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Dubious conduct: new revelations in the Somalia affair put military leaders on the defensive

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A three member government commission is investigating the behavior of the men and officers of the Canadian Airborne Regiment while stationed in Somalia. One focus of the hearings is Col Peter Kenward who allegedly destroyed videotapes of hazings and was still promoted by Gen John de Chastelain.

Murder, Military personnel, Hazing, Canada. Canadian Forces. Air Force

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Somalia sideshow: an inquiry fixes on documents, not lives lost

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The inquiry over the brutal murder of a 16-year-old Somalian and several other civilians during the 1992-93 international peacekeeping mission has focused on the alteration of documents on the incident. General Jean Boyle insists that subordinates should be blamed for the incidents, not him.

Canada, Canada. Canadian Forces, Military trials

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'Mea culpa nobody else': Gen. Jean Boyle accepts the blame - and then spreads it around.'(coverup over Somalia mission scandal; includes related article)

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Canada's Chief of Defense Staff testified regarding his role in the shooting death of Somali civilians and the alleged subsequent coverup. Gen Boyle accepted responsibility for some of the scandal involving the Canadian Airborne Regiment but blamed others for portions.

Testimony, Generals, Military offenses

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