‘Stolen Valour’?
It was very upsetting to hear conflicting reports about Defense Minister Harjit Sajjan facing calls for his resignation for overstating his role in Operation Medusa, a key 2006 campaign against the Taliban in Afghanistan. An emotional debate was touched off last week when Sajjan, in an April 18 speech in India, described himself as the “architect of Operation Medusa,” one of the biggest battles fought by Canadian troops during the Afghan war. Interim Conservative Leader Rona Ambrose accused Sajjan of “stolen Valour” for taking credit for the actions of another, and called on Trudeau to fire him for dishonoring himself and the military. Including NDP leader Mulcair has also asked for his resignation. On the contrary, a former NDP MP Craig Scott is questioning about the treatment of prisoners during the Afghan war. E-petition calls on Liberals to hold inquiry into Afghan torture allegations. Amnesty International and the B.C. Civil Liberties Association fought long, protracted battles with the Harper government in an attempt to halt the transfer of prisoners to the Afghans. Scott has been leading the charge to convince the Liberal government to hold an inquiry into the treatment of suspected Taliban prisoners, who human rights groups claim were tortured by Afghan officials.
“I was trained to a very high ethical standard: “If I had anything, I would have been obligated to report it at that time” Said Sajjan..
Though, I don’t smell any malice, in what D.M. Sajjan said-praising him out of excitement and happiness being in his culture-community in India feeling proud to show his work results. In excitement he only missed one word ‘One’ of the:
He is praised by the Commander: ‘Best single’, confirmed, as he knew it. If he has done anything illegal then deal with the Law, but the harsh punishment of ‘Resign’ is not at all appropriate. We cannot make his years of work go down the drain.
If only I was allowed to say: “You are fired”, then I would fire and wipe out all those liars, deceivers, and running Ponzi schemes.
Meeting of Defence Ministers from Global Coalition against ISIS
Defence Minister Harjit S. Sajjan issued the following statement after yesterday’s meeting with Defence Ministers from the main force contributors to the Global Coalition to Counter Daesh in Copenhagen, Denmark, and holding meetings with his counterparts from New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and Australia. “Working hand in hand with our partners and allies, Canada’s engagement in Iraq and the surrounding region is making an important contribution to defeating Daesh and halting the spread of terrorism. Our efforts are also playing a vital role in helping millions of vulnerable people facing the threat of conflict, instability, and humanitarian crisis.
“Today’s meetings were an important opportunity to discuss progress and continue working with Coalition partners toward dismantling and defeating Daesh. Our discussions focused on identifying key gaps and exploring the futures of Mosul and Raqqa and the challenges that lie ahead after military operations are complete.
“On March 31, 2017, the Government of Canada announced that Canada’s contribution to the Global Coalition against Daesh was being extended until June 30, 2017. This three month extension provides us with the time we need to assess the changing dynamics of the conflict and consult our allies to determine how we can best support the Coalition with Canadian capabilities.
“Our commitment to working alongside Coalition forces remains steadfast. Canadian Armed Forces members are contributing to improving security in Iraq and the region by training, advising, and assisting Iraqi Security forces, enabling them to defend their country and work to ensure a more stable and secure Iraq into the future. As Canada continues to explore possible future contributions, it is vital that we remain mindful of the evolving nature of the fight against Daesh and evaluate next steps following the liberation of Mosul.”
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