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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Australia's Most Decorated Soldier Arrested Over War Crimes
Caption: Australia’s Most Decorated Soldier Arrested Over War Crimes. Former Australian soldier Ben Roberts-Smith has been arrested and charged with multiple war crimes. He faces five counts of murder linked to the killing of unarmed civilians in Afghanistan between 2009 and 2012. Authorities allege the victims were detained, unarmed and under the control of Australian forces when they were killed. Prosecutors claim some killings were carried out directly by Roberts-Smith or by subordinates under his orders. The decorated veteran was awarded the Victoria Cross for his service during six tours in Afghanistan. He has consistently denied wrongdoing, despite previous court rulings finding evidence supporting several allegations. The case follows a long-running investigation into alleged war crimes by Australia’s Special Air Service Regiment. If convicted, he faces life imprisonment on each charge. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Ben Roberts-Smith,arrest,war crimes,Australia,SAS,Afghanistan,war crimes charges,Victoria Cross,soldier,investigation,Australian,military,allegations,civilians
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