War crimes: former minister reveals why Canada disbanded its special forces after scandal
The drastic step was judged the best way to fix systemic problems after an affair similar to allegations against Australian forces in AfghanistanA former Canadian defence minister who disbanded his nation's special forces regiment in the wake of a war crimes scandal similar to that now facing Australia says the drastic step was the only way to fix systemic cultural problems and repair reputational damage.The parallels between Canada's so-called Somalia affair and the allegations against Australian troops in Afghanistan are striking.