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Top international scholars urge Canada to release war criminals report

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Leading scholars from around the world are urging the Canadian government to release a secret report containing the names of around 900 alleged war criminals who settled here after the Second World War .

Among the 900 names in the report are members of the Ukrainian SS Galicia division who settled in Canada .

Last year , there was an outcry after a veteran of the Nazi -led division received two standing ovations in the House of Commons during a visit by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky .

Richard Wolin , distinguished professor of history at the City University of New York Graduate Center , said since the Deschênes report was written, more has emerged about the war records of SS units, including the SS Galicia division and police units affiliated with it. He said publication needs “to be handled responsibly” but said full disclosure can prevent future embarrassment while doing justice to the memory of victims of awful crimes..

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