Dishonoured Legacy: The Lessons of the Somalia Affair Vol.1, 3, 4, 5 (1997) Report of the Commission of Inquiry into the Deployment of Canadian Forces To Somalia
 
The Somalia Affair was a 1993 Canadian military scandal. It peaked with the beating to death of a Somali teenager at the hands of two Canadian soldiers participating in humanitarian efforts in Somalia. The act was documented by photos and brought to light internal problems in the Canadian Airborne Regiment. The Military leadership was sharply rebuked after a CBC reporter received altered documents, leading to allegations of a cover-up.
 
Eventually, a public inquiry was called. Despite being controversially cut short by the government,[clarification needed] the Somalia Inquiry cited problems in the leadership of the Canadian Forces. The affair led to the disbanding of Canada's elite Canadian Airborne Regiment, greatly damaging the morale of the Canadian Forces, and marring the domestic and international reputation of Canadian soldiers. It also led to the immediate reduction of Canadian military spending by nearly 25% from the time of the killing to the inquiry.
 
4 Volumes (Missing One Volume #2)
 
Soft Covers
1680 pages
In Good Condition