’It would seem that some of the key lessons of the Somalia experience ... have not been learned’
Lost somewhat in all the discussion of Richard Colvin’s testimony, is the statement of Peter Tinsley, chair of the Military Police...
detainees
’The guy said some things’
More of General Rick Hillier’s comments. From the Toronto Star’s disptach : And from the CBC :
’Nobody quite knew what to do’
Canadian Press reports evidence of a December 2006 meeting in Ottawa to discuss Asadullah Khalid, a notorious Afghan governor...
’Even in our own prisons somebody can get beaten up’
General Rick Hillier doesn’t remember reading Richard Colvin’s memos, seems not to understand what all the fuss is...
The Commons: Eighteen attempts to explain the same story
MacKay questions the credibility of Afghan torture whistleblower, Richard Colvin
MacKay’s version
Defence Minister Peter MacKay’s exchange with reporters after Question Period today.
O’Connor’s version
Former defence minister Gordon O’Connor’s exchange with reporters after QP today.
’I will do my best to shed light within the limits imposed by my professional obligations’
As promised, here is the full opening statement of Richard Colvin in his testimony before the special committee on Afghanistan...
’I have personal knowledge of the matters hereinafter’
Still awaiting the full transcript of Richard Colvin’s opening statement at committee yesterday (it should, hopefully, be...
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Yesterday Richard Colvin reported that, "according to our information, the likelihood is that all the Afghans we handed over were...