Accusations of war crimes surface against Ben Roberts-Smith regarding his service commitments in Afghanistan, linked to events at the Australian War Memorial.
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Updated Jun 24
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Accusations of war crimes surface against Ben Roberts-Smith regarding his service commitments in Afghanistan, linked to events at the Australian War Memorial.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Ben Roberts-Smith attended a commemoration event on the Gold Coast regarding alleged war crimes during the neo-colonial occupation of Afghanistan.Sub-event
Investigating service members' conduct and property purchases related to Ben Roberts-Smith.1 source
Gina Rinehart questions the prosecution of Ben Roberts-Smith regarding his service in Afghanistan.1 source
War crimes accusations against Ben Roberts-Smith related to Afghanistan and the War Memorial.1 source
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Ben Roberts-Smith
Australian soldier (born 1978)
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Afghanistan
country in Central and South Asia
Related events
- An inquiry into allegations of war crimes involving the Australian Defence Force in Afghanistan was initiated on May 29, 2026.
- Ben Roberts-Smith was arrested at Sydney Airport on May 28, 2026, while under investigation into allegations of war crime-related murder, involving the Australian Federal Police.
- McKenzie's book analyzes the court case regarding alleged war crimes in Afghanistan, which culminated in a ruling by Justice Anthony Besanko.