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Former Australian soldier Ben Roberts-Smith arrested over alleged war crimes in Afghanistan

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Former Australian soldier Ben Roberts-Smith was arrested at Sydney airport on allegations of war crimes committed in Afghanistan. The Victoria Cross recipient faces multiple accusations, including the murder of unarmed civilians during his service. This arrest follows a failed defamation suit against three newspapers that published claims regarding his conduct.

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