2,000 allegations of sexual abuse against UN peacekeepers in 12 years – report

BREAKING: AP investigation finds about 2,000 allegations of sexual misconduct, exploitation against UN peacekeepers and personnel.

 

“We will not let anyone cover up these crimes with the United Nations flag. Every victim deserves justice and our full support,” he added.

A United Nations factsheet on conduct says it is “crucial that allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse are investigated thoroughly and in a timely manner.”

It states that last year 103 allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse were reported in field missions, 47 percent of which occurred before 2016.

To “ensure that only individuals with the highest standards of integrity” are hired, the UN says it has increased the number vettings per month from 208 in 2008 to 8,000 in 2017.

Meanwhile, the average time taken to appoint national investigation officers for abuse cases has been cut from 79 days to eight days since 2012, according to the UN.

A UN mission to stabilize Haiti following a coup has been in place since 2004. Missions are dependent on contributions from UN member states.

RT.com has contacted the UN for comment on the allegations put forward in the AP report.

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