Pulling the plug: Ottawa orders an end to the Somalia inquiry

Article Abstract:

Defense Minister Doug Young announced in Jan 1997 that the commission of inquiry will discontinue its investigation into Canada's 1992-1993 mission to Somalia. Some members of the media and the political opposition believe the decision might be motivated by a desire to avoid the exposure of more military scandals.

Management, Military offenses, Young, Doug

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To the heart of the matter: the Somalia inquiry points to blame in the top ranks of Canada's military

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Paul Morneault, former commander of the Canadian Airborne Regiment, blamed Brig Gen Ernest Beno for failing to take proper disciplinary action before the regiment was sent to Somalia. The federal inquiry is investigating brutality by the regiment while stationed in Somalia from 1992-93.

Canada, Military aspects, Testimony, Morneault, Paul, Beno, Ernest

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What did he know?

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A commission of inquiry began investigating the military coverup of the Mar 1993 murder of a Somali teenager by the Canadian Airborne Regiment. Key documents related to the scandal are missing, and Gen Boyle ordered a search for them. Boyle denies any involvement in the coverup.

Crimes against, Cover Story, Biography, Scandals, Canada. Canadian Forces, Boyle, Jean, Arone, Shidane

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