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June 4, 2015

U.N. to Probe Failure to Respond to Rape Allegations Against Peacekeepers 
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United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has announced an
independent review of the world body's failure to investigate
allegations of sexual abuse. French soldiers reportedly raped children
who they were supposed to be protecting in the Central African Republic.
Even after the exploitation was brought to the attention of senior U.N.
officials, the U.N. never reported it to French authorities — nor
did it do anything to immediately stop the abuse. U.N. spokesperson
Stéphane Dujarric announced the probe.

Stéphane Dujarric: "The secretary-general is deeply disturbed by the
allegations of sexual abuse by soldiers in the CAR, as well as
allegations on how this was handled by the various parts of the U.N.
system involved. His intention in setting up this review is to ensure
that the United Nations does not fail the victims of sexual abuse,
especially when committed by those who are meant to protect them."

 

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