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Roberts-Smith gets bail in Australia over Afghan war crimes

Australia’s most decorated living soldier has been granted bail after being charged with war crimes in Afghanistan. The case is among the highest-profile in the country. Grouped from 3 articles across 3 sources.

3 reports3 sourcesApr 17, 2026, 7:00 AM
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DWApr 17, 2026, 7:00 AM

Roberts-Smith gets bail in Australia over Afghan war crimes

Australia’s most decorated living soldier has been granted bail after being charged with war crimes in Afghanistan. The case is among the highest-profile in the country.

Al JazeeraApr 17, 2026, 4:56 AM

Australian ex-soldier Roberts-Smith granted bail in Afghan war crimes case

Former soldier is accused of murdering five people in Afghanistan.

ABC AustraliaApr 16, 2026, 8:00 PM

Decision looms as Ben Roberts-Smith expected to apply for bail

Australia's most decorated living soldier has spent more than a week in custody. Today in court, he is expected to make a bid to be released on bail after being charged with war crimes.

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