U.S. Report Finds Errors in Afghan Airstrikes By ERIC SCHMITT and THOM SHANKER Published: June 2, 2009, The New York Times WASHINGTON – A military investigation has concluded that American personnel made significant errors in carrying out some of the airstrikes in western Afghanistan on May 4 that killed dozens of Afghan civilians, according to […]
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Canada finds Rwandan guilty of war crimes
In a landmark case against Desire Munyaneza, Canada joined a handful of countries that have prosecuted and subsequently convicted an individual on charges of crimes against humanity. Canada’s actions are justified under the legal clause known as “universal jurisdiction,” a concept that allows countries to prosecute crimes against humanity outside Canada’s borders. The conviction of […]
Roleplay- Canada's future in Afghanistan
Defence Minister Peter MacKay recently travelled to Afghanistan and made a number of statements regarding Canada’s future role in the conflict. MacKay’s comments reflect a changing role for Canada beyond 2011 and allude to a bigger role in delivering aid, retreating from the rural regions and focusing on population centres. MacKay believes that the Canadian […]
Military Spending Unaffected by Recession
Despite the dismal economic climate and an impending $50 billion deficit, the Canadian government is intent on increasing current levels of defence spending. Speaking to an audience of industry and military representatives at a security and defence trade show, Defence Minister Peter MacKay assured attendees “the funding will be there…it’s locked in.” Much of the […]
Harper’s Secret War Plans
Dear Ceasefire.ca supporters, Evidence is mounting that the Harper government is quietly preparing for a major escalation of our combat role in Afghanistan, and this includes hundreds more troops and the possible deployment of Canadian CF-18 fighter bombers. We must act quickly. We are launching a major campaign to prevent this military build-up in Afghanistan, […]
Afghan Reconciliation to be a Priority?
In a recent article appearing in the Ottawa Citizen, Brian Hutchinson outlines comments made by the Canadian Ambassador to Afghanistan, regarding Canada’s role in the country post-2011. Ambassador Ron Hoffmann indicated reconciliation between Taliban insurgents and an elected Afghan government will be a priority for Canadians, even without a military presence in the country. Canadian […]