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2013-04-25 AWM Anzac Dawn - Ben Roberts-Smith VC
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Australia's most decorated soldier charged with war crimes in Afghanistan

Ben Roberts-Smith vows to fight five counts of murder as legal battle begins

lunes, 20 de abril de 2026, 02:03 a. m.3 min de lectura

2013-04-25 AWM Anzac Dawn - Ben Roberts-Smith VC — Peter Ellis (CC)

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Ben Roberts-Smith, Australia's most decorated soldier, charged with five counts of murder in Afghanistan war crimes case and vows to fight charges.

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  • •Ben Roberts-Smith charged with five counts of murder in Afghanistan
  • •Former soldier received Victoria Cross for bravery
  • •Case represents one of Australia's most high-profile war crimes prosecutions
  • •Charges relate to alleged misconduct by special forces in Afghanistan
  • •Roberts-Smith maintains innocence and vows to clear his name
Australia's most decorated soldier, Ben Roberts-Smith, has given his first public statement since being charged with five counts of murder committed during his service in Afghanistan. The former special forces soldier, who received the Victoria Cross for bravery, faces war crime charges that could result in life imprisonment. Roberts-Smith has vowed to fight the charges and clear his name, maintaining his innocence throughout the legal proceedings. The case has shocked Australia and raised questions about conduct during the country's military operations in Afghanistan. The war crimes charges relate to incidents that allegedly occurred during Roberts-Smith's deployment with the Special Air Service Regiment. Australian authorities have conducted a lengthy investigation into alleged misconduct by special forces personnel during the Afghanistan conflict. The case represents one of the most high-profile war crimes prosecutions in Australian history and has sparked debate about military accountability and the conduct of special operations forces. Roberts-Smith's legal team has indicated they will challenge the evidence and circumstances surrounding the charges. The prosecution of Australia's most decorated soldier highlights the ongoing reckoning with military conduct during the Afghanistan war and the challenges of maintaining ethical standards in combat operations.
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  • BBC World
  • France 24 EN
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