Politics
Haiti: Zero tolerance on abuse by UN peacekeepers
Thursday, March 22, 2012
In September, four Uruguayan United Nations peacekeepers serving with MINUSTAH in Haiti were sent home for an investigation of the alleged assault of an 18-year-old Haitian man.
Recently, three Pakistani UN Peacekeepers were repatriated after a military tribunal found them guilty of the sexual abuse of a 14-year-old Haitian male.
After these crimes, the UN is now calling for a “zero impunity” approach by member states in dealing with sexual abuse.
“I strongly advocate for a zero impunity approach by member states,” said UN Police Advisor Ann-Marie Orler. “We need also to do our utmost to prevent sexual exploitation.”