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Australia arrests decorated veteran Ben Roberts-Smith on war crimes charges
Australia's most decorated living soldier, Ben Roberts-Smith, has been arrested and charged with war crimes for the alleged murders of unarmed civilians in Afghanistan between 2009 and 2012. The charges follow a lengthy investigation and a failed defamation case.
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Australia arrests decorated veteran Ben Roberts-Smith on war crimes charges
Apr 8, 2026, 4:00 AM
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