Closing ranks: officers have started a betting pool on when Gen. Jean Boyle will be gone

Article Abstract:

Canadian Defense Minister David Collenette continues to back Gen Jean Boyle, despite allegations that Boyle tampered with key documents related to the investigation of misconduct by the Canadian Airborne Regiment in Somalia. Many in the military believe that both Collenette and Boyle will be removed.

Management, Column, Cover Story, Scandals, Canada. Canadian Forces, Collenette, David

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On the hot seat: papers show Boyle knew immediately of the deaths in Somalia

Article Abstract:

A seating plan reveals that Boyle attended a Mar 5, 1993, meeting about Canadian peacekeepers killing Somalis, and that he took part as the AADM for policy and communications. This information contradicts claims that Boyle was not directly involved in the Canadian Forces management of the crisis.

Massacres

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Feeling the heat

Article Abstract:

Pressure on Young to extend the inquiry into alleged military wrongdoing in Somalia increased when John Dixon, former defense minister special advisor, accused senior national defense officials of attempting to cover up the 1993 torture and murder of Somali teenager Shidane Arone.

Crimes against, Military offenses, Somalis, Young, Doug, Dixon, John

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