Armed conflict: the Somalia scandal puts the Liberals under the gun

Article Abstract:

Prime Minister Jean Chretien continues to back Gen Jean Boyle and Defense Minister David Collenette despite calls for both men's resignation amid the Somalia scandal investigation. Retired Maj-Gen Brian Vernon also called for Boyle's resignation and alleged that Boyle tarnished the image of Canadian Forces.

Human resource management, Ethical aspects, Chretien, Jean, Canada. Canadian Forces, Collenette, David

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Jean Boyle under siege: a new report casts doubt on the general

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A military police report raises new questions about Boyle's possible involvement in a coverup of the 1992-93 Somalia scandal. Boyle, who assumed his position in Jan 1996, allegedly made false statements and used military personnel to prepare his defense. The inquiry begins in Aug 1996.

Scandals

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A mysterious killing

Article Abstract:

John Anderson states that Canadian forces will leave Somalia when the enforcement phase of Operation Restore Hope ends, probably by the middle of 1993. He discusses the case of the five Canadian soldiers under investigation for the beating death of a Somalian.

Interview, Somalia, Operation Restore Hope, 1992-, Anderson, John B. (American scientist)

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