Scott Morrison warned Australia is obliged to compensate war crimes victims

Human Rights Watch is troubled' by the PM's suggestion the government is not considering reparations for Afghan families

Human Rights Watch has written to the prime minister to remind him that Australia is obliged to compensate war crimes victims, saying it is troubled" by recent comments suggesting the government is not currently considering reparations for Afghan families.

The global human rights group has also urged Scott Morrison to ensure the office of the special investigator is able to probe the potential criminal liability of senior commanders for the alleged atrocities, and is shielded from political or military interference.