A government commission named 900 alleged war criminals living in the country but its report has been kept secret since 1986
The Canadian state archives have been advised against releasing the names of alleged Nazi war criminals residing in the country, for fear it might boost “Russian propaganda” against Ukraine.
The Library and Archives Canada (LAC) has received multiple requests to declassify the list of around 900 names, compiled by a 1986 war crimes commission. After consulting with “multiple stakeholders,” the LAC has decided to hold off on its publication.
A report on these consultations said that many of the stakeholders were worried about the implications “of associating Ukrainian names with Nazis,” claiming that this would validate Russia’s claims about its military operation in Ukraine, according to the Globe and Mail. The newspaper is among those that filed a request to have the names released.
Russia could use the list to “further these allegations or conduct disinformation campaigns in Canada,” which might affect public support for Ukraine, the LAC was reportedly told. (more...)
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