FRESH ALLEGATIONS OF SEXUAL ABUSE MADE AGAINST UN PEACEKEEPERS IN CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC

 

Web version     New York Jan 5 2016 2:00PM     UN News Centre with breaking news from the UN News Service  Peacekeepers serving with the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) on patrol in Bambari. UN Photo/Catianne Tijerina   FRESH ALLEGATIONS OF SEXUAL ABUSE MADE AGAINST UN PEACEKEEPERS IN CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC The United Nations is investigating new allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse and other misconduct by peacekeepers in the Central African Republic (CAR), this time by forces under the world body's flag, the top UN official there said today, as further steps are being put in place to combat the scourge. Read more RELATED Ban vows to act quickly after report finds UN failed to respond 'meaningfully' to Central African Republic abuse allegations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today pledged to urgently review the recommendations made by an independent panel that found that the United Nations did not act with the "speed, care or sensitivity required," when it uncovered information about crimes committed against children by soldiers – not under UN command – sent to the Central African Republic (CAR) to protect civilians. Read more TOPICS Peace and Security -  Economic Development -  Humanitarian Aid -  Environment -  Human Rights -  UN Affais, Secretary-General -  Women, Children, Population -  Law, Crime Prevention -  Health, Poverty -  Culture, Education United Nations News Center mailing system If you have problems reading this, please consult the web version UN News Service Contact Unsubscribe Radio News and Media