Bosnia force in racism row
An Austrian army officer was recalled from Bosnia because of racist T-shirts worn by his I-For peacekeeping troops, the Defence Ministry said. He had been relieved of his duties for tolerating the shirts, it said.
The shirts were inscribed with the the legend: "Wogs go quiet when our strong arm dictates. Heavy Platoon". They also featured a caricature of far-right Austrian Freedom Party leader, Joerg Haider, flexing his muscles. Vienna -Reuter
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