Canada police commissioner quits
Canada's police chief has resigned after admitting he misled parliament in the case of a man deported to Syria over suspected terror links.
Maher Arar claims he was tortured in Damascus after being detained by US officials while changing planes in the US on a journey from Tunisia to Ottawa.
A Canadian government inquiry cleared him of any involvement in terrorism.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Commissioner Giuliano Zaccardelli said his force had made major mistakes.
In a letter to Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Mr Zaccardelli said the controversy surrounding the case was making it increasingly difficult for him and his officers.
"Commissioner Zaccardelli submitted his resignation to me and I have accepted it. [He] has indicated to me that it would be in the best interests of the RCMP to have new leadership," Mr Harper said.
Read more here: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/6216064.stm
Canada's police chief has resigned after admitting he misled parliament in the case of a man deported to Syria over suspected terror links.
Maher Arar claims he was tortured in Damascus after being detained by US officials while changing planes in the US on a journey from Tunisia to Ottawa.
A Canadian government inquiry cleared him of any involvement in terrorism.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Commissioner Giuliano Zaccardelli said his force had made major mistakes.
In a letter to Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Mr Zaccardelli said the controversy surrounding the case was making it increasingly difficult for him and his officers.
"Commissioner Zaccardelli submitted his resignation to me and I have accepted it. [He] has indicated to me that it would be in the best interests of the RCMP to have new leadership," Mr Harper said.
Read more here: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/6216064.stm
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