THE SUPREME COURT OF CANADA AND THE `LEGAL AND POLITICAL STRUGGLE' OVER INDIGENOUS RIGHTS[*] ABSTRACT/RESUME Many Indian leaders have recognized that the Supreme Court of Canada has changed direction very significantly on issues of treaty and aboriginal rights. As a result, Indian ...
This military action was an obvious threat to the self-government of Panama. The US government had known that Noriega was involved in drug trafficking since at least 1972. ... The US government continued to value Noriega's services. ... This was just in time to make certain a compliant government for the administrative changeover of the Canal on January 1, 1990. ... Subsequently when that campaign was over I had lost all respect for the leaders of our government and those who made the decision to invade this country. ...
Contrary to mercenaries, private military and security companies are transnational corporations legally registered which obtain contracts from governments, private firms, intergovernmental and non governmental organizations. ... Private military and security companies often provide security and protection to humanitarian non governmental organizations in conflict or post-conflict areas where it has become difficult for the population to distinguish one from another. ... In order to comply with its mandate, the Working Group must seek opinions and contributions from Governments and intergovernm...
