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Australian soldier arrested over Afghan killings, war crime
short by / on Tuesday, 7 April, 2026
Australia's most decorated soldier, Ben Roberts-Smith, has been arrested over alleged war crimes in Afghanistan. Police claim he was involved in the killing of unarmed prisoners or ordered subordinates to do so. Once celebrated as a war hero, his reputation unraveled after 2018 reports triggered a major investigation into alleged misconduct by Australian troops.
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