Ben Roberts-Smith: What is the decorated Australian soldier accused of?

BBC·Apr 17

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Ben Roberts-Smith, a decorated Australian soldier, has been accused of war crimes. He is reportedly charged with committing multiple war crime murders in Afghanistan, with some outlets specifying five murders. The former soldier has been arrested and had his bail varied to allow him to attend an event, with the case drawing attention from rights groups and legal institutions.

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