"The arrest comes after Roberts-Smith lost defamation proceedings he brought against journalists who had reported he was complicit in and responsible for the murder of three Afghan men."
"Rawan Arraf, the executive director of the Australian Centre for International Justice, said the arrest was a significant and long-awaited step for victims and affected communities in Afghanistan."
"The proper investigation and prosecution of alleged war crimes by members of the Australian special forces in Afghanistan are essential to ensuring justice for Afghan victims and to Australia meeting its obligations under international law."
Ben Roberts-Smith, a former Australian special forces soldier, was arrested at Sydney airport on charges of war crimes, specifically five counts of murder of unarmed Afghan nationals. The charges stem from a complex investigation by the Australian Federal Police and the Office of the Special Investigator, initiated in 2021. This arrest follows Roberts-Smith's unsuccessful defamation case against journalists who reported his involvement in these murders. The case has significant implications for justice for Afghan victims and Australia's international legal obligations.
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