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Allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse mar peacekeeping operations
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A high-level panel on peacekeeping operations has recommended stringent measures to combat allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse against peacekeepers, saying “immunity must not mean impunity”.
A high-level panel on peacekeeping operations has recommended stringent measures to combat allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse against peacekeepers, saying “immunity must not mean impunity”.
The high-level independent panel on peace operations, established by UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, submitted its report to the UN Chief on Wednesday. The 14-member panel is chaired by Nobel laureate Jose Ramos-Horta of Timor-Leste and includes retired lieutenant general Abhijit Guha of India.
The review included visits to Tokyo, Islamabad, New Delhi, Washington DC, Paris, London, Helsinki, Moscow, Beijing and Kigali as well as UN peace operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Mali and Senegal.
The panel made sweeping recommendations to overhaul the UN peacekeeping operations that are constantly working in extremely hostile environments and their troops have been facing allegations of sexual abuse and rape.
On addressing abuse and enhancing accountability, the panel said “immunity must not mean impunity” and “immunity was never intended and does not apply to provide immunity from prosecution to UN personnel alleged to have committed sexual exploitation and abuse.” It recommended that information on disciplinary actions taken by contributing countries should be disclosed, including information on non-reporting.
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