Australian ex-soldier granted bail in war crimes case

Former Australian special forces soldier Ben Roberts-Smith has been granted bail after 10 days in prison for alleged war crimes, including the murder of five individuals in Afghanistan between 2009 and 2012. The 47-year-old denies all charges, with police claiming the victims were unarmed and killed by Roberts-Smith or his subordinates. The decorated veteran, previously hailed as a war hero, faces a potential life sentence if convicted. His legal battles have raised questions about his past actions during military service.

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