Between 2007 and July 31, 2015 there were reportedly 690 allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse for all categories of UN personnel, according to the UN’s own Office of Internal Oversight Services
No End to Sexual Abuse Allegations Against UN Peacekeepers
The United Nations Security Council issued a press statement on August 18th expressing “outrage and anger” regarding allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse committed by United Nations peacekeepers, including the latest allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse committed in the Central African Republic (CAR). The members of the Security Council had been briefed by Secretary General Ban Ki-moon last week regarding these allegations and the measures he was undertaking to enforce a zero tolerance policy against such conduct by UN peacekeepers.
There have been reportedly at least 11 complaints to date having to do with sexual abuse or sexual exploitation involving members of the UN’s peacekeeping operation in the Central African Republic. Sadly, this is nothing new. Between 2007 and July 31, 2015 there were reportedly 690 allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse for all categories of UN personnel, according to the UN’s own Office of Internal Oversight Services.