Article 655HT David McBride will face prosecution after blowing whistle on alleged war crimes in Afghanistan

David McBride will face prosecution after blowing whistle on alleged war crimes in Afghanistan

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Australian Associated Press and Christopher Knaus
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Lawyers for the former military lawyer withdrew an application for protection after government sought to quash testimony

The man who blew the whistle on alleged war crimes committed by Australian troops in Afghanistan will face prosecution.

Lawyers for the former military lawyer David McBride withdrew an application to have him protected under whistleblower laws after the commonwealth moved to suppress expert evidence.

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