Soldier’s Comments on Alleged War Crime Spark Controversy
A soldier’s remarks following an alleged war crime raise serious questions about military conduct and accountability in Afghanistan
Afghanistan, Uruzgan, Oliver Jordan Schulz, Dad Mohammad, SAS, War Crime
Dehjawze: So, there’s this big story brewing about a soldier named Oliver Jordan Schulz. He’s in hot water for allegedly killing a local man in Afghanistan back in 2012.
Schulz is accused of shooting Dad Mohammad three times while he was lying down in a wheat field. Can you believe that? He got arrested earlier this year, making him the first Aussie soldier charged with a war crime.
What’s wild is that after the incident, Schulz sent a message to a buddy saying he had a “good day.” That’s just chilling, right? It’s like he didn’t even think twice about what happened.
There’s footage from a helmet camera showing the whole thing. Schulz and his team landed by helicopter, and then they spotted Mohammad. The reports say he was acting suspiciously, but it’s still a tough pill to swallow.
Military documents suggest they were on a mission to catch a guy named Mullah Payend, who was linked to some serious insurgent activities. But the way they handled the situation raises a lot of eyebrows.
Local elders are claiming that Mohammad was unlawfully killed, but the military is pushing back, saying these complaints are often made to get compensation. It’s a messy situation, for sure.
Now, two other SAS soldiers are being called to testify about what they saw and heard. It’s going to be a long road ahead as they dig deeper into this case.