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U.N. Panel: No Impunity for Sexual Abuses by Peacekeepers

HeadlineJun 17, 2015

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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