Keenie Meenie: The British Mercenaries Who Got Away with War Crimes
February 5, 2020 - Comment
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Interesting and Enthralling What an interesting and thoroughly enthralling read, about a period in history of which I was aware but clearly, not totally conversant with. It really brings home to one that when colonialists walk away and leave behind totally artificial borders, encompassing multiple tribes, the result is very often less that desirable.The author does oft make reference to unavoidable gaps in his research and I am sure, that one day more will come to light about this topic.A highly recommended…
IRA did not assassinate Lord Diplock Not a review at this stage just a concern for the facts. It refers to Lord Diplock, who introduced Diplock courts in the North of Ireland in the early 70s. On page 26 the author says Lord Diplock was assassinated by the IRA. I think we would have heard of that assassination but it never happened. Diplock died in hospital in 1985.
A vital piece investigative journalism This vital book is a window into the shadow world of British foreign policy. Rigorous and revelatory investigative journalism, it shines a much-needed light on war crimes committed by Britainâs âprivate armyâ from Sri Lanka to Oman. A reckoning for these crimes does a service to victims of atrocities that history has buried.A book the British establishment donât want you to read, it rips apart the smooth veneer of propaganda which protects them in popular consciousness.