Bitter to the end: the Somalia inquiry takes its best shot - and Ottawa fires back

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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.

Ethical aspects, War crimes, Scandals, Military ethics, Armed Forces in foreign countries, Canadian, Campbell, Kim, Arone, Shidane

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More dirty laundry

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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.

Armed Forces, Women soldiers, Canada. Canadian Forces, Perron, Sandra

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