Cohen orders in favour of gays

Washington - The Pentagon, acting after the murder of a gay soldier, said yesterday that military commanders will be held responsible…

Washington - The Pentagon, acting after the murder of a gay soldier, said yesterday that military commanders will be held responsible for any harassment by troops of perceived homosexuals in the US military.

On orders from the Defence Secretary, Mr William Cohen, the Defence Department sent an "action plan" to the armed forces calling for top-to-bottom training aimed at preventing harassment of women, minorities, gay soldiers or troops thought to be gay.

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