KABUL (Pajhwok): An Australian soldier who shot an Afghan man has been placed on suspension from duty, a media outlet reported on Friday.
Defence Minister Linda Reynolds,meanwhile, referred the matter to the Australian Federal Police (AFP) Commissioner, according to ABC.
Earlier in the week, the Special Air Service Regiment (SAS) soldier was seen killing an unarmed Afghan man in footage aired by Four Corners.
In a statement, the Department of Defence called the revelations "serious and disturbing". It insisted the Australian forces promoted . . .
