Wouter Basson, the former head of apartheid-era South Africa’s “Project Coast” biological and chemical weapons program, has begun seeking reinstatement in the South African military, the South African Press Association reported last week (see GSN, April 12, 2002).

Basson — dubbed “Dr. Death” by the media — said his reinstatement would make him the highest-ranking general in terms of experience and academic qualifications.  He is currently employed as a cardiologist at a private Cape Town hospital, according to the Press Association.

Basson was acquitted last year of 46 criminal charges, including murder and attempted murder, stemming from his involvement with Project Coast.  Last week, the South African Supreme Court of Appeal refused to grant the state an opportunity to retry Basson (South African Press Association, June 5 in FBIS-AFR, June 5).

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