Australia's most-decorated living soldier charged over alleged war crimes
Ben Roberts-Smith, who denies all wrongdoing, previously lost a landmark defamation case over the alleged murders.
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Notable Quotes
"It will be alleged the victims were shot by the accused or shot by subordinate members of the ADF in the presence of, and acting on the orders of, the accused."
— Krissy Barrett , Other
"[It] is very important that there not be political engagement."
— Anthony Albanese , Politician
"The OSI has been tasked with investigating literally dozens of murders alleged to have been committed in the middle of a war zone in a country 9,000km from Australia."
— Ross Barnett , Other
"It will be alleged that the victims were not taking part in hostilities at the time of their alleged murder in Afghanistan."
— Krissy Barrett , Other
"It will be alleged the victims were not taking part in hostilities at the time of their alleged murder in Afghanistan."
— Krissy Barrett , Other
"It was a careful and professional investigation under challenging circumstances."
— Ross Barnett , Other
"The arrest is a necessary and pivotal step forward that symbolises Australia’s respect for global justice and accountability efforts."
— Zaki Haidari , Activist
"It will be alleged the victims were not taking part in hostilities at the time of their alleged murder in Afghanistan."
— Krissy Barrett , Other
"It will be alleged the victims were detained, unarmed and under the control of Australian Defence Force members when they were killed."
— Krissy Barrett , Other
Key People
Anthony Albanese is the Prime Minister of Australia.
Ben Roberts-Smith is Australia's most-decorated living soldier and a former corporal in the Special Air Service Regiment.
Krissy Barrett is the Commissioner of the Australian Federal Police.
Former SAS soldier charged with war crime murder.
Former Queen of the United Kingdom and mother of King Charles III.
Ross Barnett is the director of investigations at the Office of the Special Investigator.
Amnesty International Australia strategic campaigner discussing the Iranian women's football team's plight.
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Ben Roberts-Smith, who denies all wrongdoing, previously lost a landmark defamation case over the alleged murders.
Ben Roberts-Smith, Australia's most decorated living veteran, has been charged with five counts of war crime murder related to the deaths of unarmed Afghan civilians during his military service between 2009 and 2012.
Ben Roberts-Smith, Australia's most decorated living soldier, has been arrested at Sydney airport in relation to alleged war crimes, following a previous defamation case where he denied all wrongdoing.
Australia’s most decorated living soldier, Ben Roberts-Smith, was arrested and will be charged with five counts of war crime murders relating to the killing of unarmed civilians while on deployment in Afghanistan.
Australian soldier Ben Roberts-Smith has been arrested at Sydney airport in connection with alleged war crimes in Afghanistan, with charges expected to be laid over five counts of war crimes, including murder.
Amnesty International Australia has welcomed the arrest of former Australian special forces soldier Ben Roberts-Smith, expected to be charged with five counts of the war crime of murder during deployment in Afghanistan.
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