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Australia's decorated veteran charged with war crimes
Filed: Apr 07, 2026 at 11:04 PM ET
Summary: Ben Roberts-Smith faces charges for allegedly killing five unarmed Afghans between 2009 and 2012.
WHO: Ben Roberts-Smith
WHAT: charged with war crimes
WHEN: Apr 07, 2026 at 5:00 AM ET
WHERE: Sydney airport
WHY: allegedly killing five unarmed Afghans
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