Decorated Australian soldier Ben Roberts-Smith charged with killing 5 unarmed Afghans during war

Apr 7, 2026 - 18:00
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Decorated Australian soldier Ben Roberts-Smith charged with killing 5 unarmed Afghans during war
A dark-haired, cleanshaven man is shown in a suit and tie walking outside, with photographers following him.

Australia's most decorated living veteran, Ben Roberts-Smith, faces war crime charges on allegations he killed five unarmed Afghans while serving in Afghanistan from 2009 and 2012, police and media reported on Tuesday.