Fighting a reputation: the Airborne fails to shake the disgrace of Somalia

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Members of the Canadian Airborne Regiment serving in Rwanda were distressed over the latest incident to embarrass the regiment: a videotape showing a few Airborne members making racial slurs. Airborne troops have served honorably in Rwanda and are trying to live down their bad image.

Cover Story, Soldiers, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Ethical aspects, Military aspects, Canada. Royal Canadian Army, Armed Forces in foreign countries, Canadian

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Hero under fire

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Hutu rebels in Rwanda murdered 10 UN peacekeepers on April 7, 1994, as the international soldiers' ability to defend themselves and the peace was severely challenged. Canadian General Romeo Dallaire is being investigated for his role in sending the troops on such a dangerous mission.

Investigations, Massacres, Peacekeeping forces, Dallaire, Romeo

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Culture clash

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The Los Angeles Kings will face the Montreal Canadiens in the 1993 Stanley Cup hockey match. The Kings have a strong offense led by veteran player Wayne Gretzky. The Canadiens defense is strong and the team has many strong young players.

Evaluation, Montreal Canadiens, 1993 AD, Los Angeles Kings, Stanley Cup (Hockey)

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