Omar Slaimankhel, the only Afghan player in the National Rugby League (NRL), has voiced his disappointment at the Brisbane Broncos for allowing Ben Roberts-Smith, who faces serious war crime charges, into their dressing rooms. Slaimankhel, who has personal ties to Afghanistan through his family's history, was disheartened to learn about Roberts-Smith's presence at the Broncos' game against St George Illawarra. Roberts-Smith, a former soldier, has been charged with multiple counts of war crimes, including the alleged murder of unarmed Afghan civilians. Despite denying the allegations, his visit to the Broncos raises concerns for Slaimankhel, who stated that it reflects a troubling pattern of dehumanization towards people from the Middle East. He emphasized that the invitation to Roberts-Smith sends a significant message about the Broncos' stance. The NRL has refrained from commenting on the situation, leaving it to the Broncos to address the matter further. Slaimankhel, who has a notable career in rugby and recently won a reality TV competition, continues to advocate for awareness regarding the implications of such public figures being celebrated despite serious allegations against them.