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Australias most decorated soldier, Ben Roberts-Smith, faces war crimes charges for allegedly killing unarmed detainees during his deployments in Afghanistan. Despite earning a Victoria Cross and Medal of Gallantry, prosecutors claim he committed unlawful executions, including a disabled man. Witnesses testify to common patterns of handcuffed prisoners being questioned and executed under his command. Fresh documents link him directly to the acts as a superior officer. Bail granted with strict conditions, marking Australias first major war crimes reckoning for its troops.

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