Bitter to the end: the Somalia inquiry takes its best shot - and Ottawa fires back
Article Abstract:
The commission investigating the 1993 murder of a Somali teenager by Canadian soldiers issued its final report in Jul 1997. It found evidence of a coverup by military and government officials and recommended major changes to prevent this happening again. Liberal officials attacked the report.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1997
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More dirty laundry
Article Abstract:
Allegations that Canadian soldier Sandra Perron was treated more harshly than male solders during a 1992 training exercise in New Brunswick is just one of many charges of misconduct made against the military in recent years. Other instances of alleged misconduct are discussed.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1997
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