The Taliban has stormed back to power in Afghanistan.  The images of people falling from aircraft this week have left the world in shock.

 

Heston Russell is a retired major who served in four tours to Afghanistan with the 2nd Commando Regiment.  He joins us to talk about what it means to ex-servicemen and women who now watch on as their dedication and commitment amounts to nothing.

 

Glenn Kolomeitz is a lawyer and former Lieutenant Colonel, who also served in Afghanistan.  He represents more than 700 Afghan civilians who worked with the allied forces.  They’re now on a Taliban kill list.

 

On today’s Briefing, why is Australia washing its hands of its responsibilities....to its veterans...and the Afghan people who served alongside them?

 

TODAY'S HEADLINES

• More flights to Afghanistan after chaos leaves evacuees stranded 
• John Howard defends Afghan invasion as fight against terror, slams Western withdrawal
• NSW Government defends lockdown measures as cases soar
• Fears Melbourne numbers will rise after run of mysterious cases
• R Kelly trial underway in NY

 

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