BBC News – Australia ·australia ·2 hours ago

The murder allegations against decorated Australian soldier Ben Roberts-Smith

Australian soldier Ben Roberts-Smith appeared in a Sydney courtroom on Friday facing five murder charges linked to his service in Afghanistan. The allegations include murdering a disabled detainee and ordering the execution of prisoners. His lawyer claims the case represents uncharted legal territory for Australia, which has not previously conducted a war crimes trial.

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