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Once seen as a war hero, Australian ex-soldier will stand trial for alleged war crimes

Until a few years ago, Ben Roberts-Smith was one of Australia's most celebrated war heroes. But now, he will stand trial for alleged war crimes committed in Afghanistan.

Published April 8, 2026, 10:59 PM
Updated April 8, 2026, 11:54 PM3.9K
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Once seen as a war hero, Australian ex-soldier will stand trial for alleged war crimes

Once seen as a war hero, Australian ex-soldier will stand trial for alleged war crimes

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Until a few years ago, Ben Roberts-Smith was one of Australia's most celebrated war heroes. But now, he will stand trial for alleged war crimes committed in Afghanistan.

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