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June 17, 2015

U.N. Panel: No Impunity for Sexual Abuses by Peacekeepers 
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A U.N. panel has recommended sweeping changes to the world body's
peacekeeping operations worldwide. The report comes amid revelations of
sexual abuses and exploitation by U.N. forces in countries including
Haiti, Liberia and the Central African Republic. Panel chair José
Ramos-Horta said there must be zero tolerance for such crimes.

José Ramos-Horta: "This is what has to be very clear. You commit a
barbarity, you have no protection whatsoever. You are subject to the
laws of the country where you are operating. You know, he cannot hide
under the United Nations' roof."

 

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