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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 4 articles across 4 sources.

4 reports4 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.

The GuardianApr 17, 2026, 3:43 AM

Ben Roberts-Smith granted bail after being charged with five counts of war crime murder

Former SAS corporal to be released from Silverwater prison ahead of potential trial on charges relating to alleged killing of civilians in Afghanistan Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Ben Roberts-Smith has been granted bail under strict conditions while he awaits a potential trial on alleged war crimes. The Victoria Cross recipient, once Australia’s most lionised soldier, faces five charges of war crime murder over allegations he killed unarmed civilians during his service with the Australian SAS in Afghanistan. Continue reading...

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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