The NRL's first and only Afghan player, Omar Slaimankhel, has expressed deep disappointment in the Brisbane Broncos' decision to allow Ben Roberts-Smith into their dressing sheds. Slaimankhel, whose family fled Afghanistan due to conflict, finds the situation troubling, especially given Roberts-Smith's charges of war crimes. He believes this incident reflects a broader pattern of dehumanizing Middle Eastern individuals and ignoring imperialist crimes. Slaimankhel's perspective highlights the personal and ethical implications of the Broncos' invitation, questioning the organization's values and the potential impact on public perception of war crimes and imperialism.
