The United Nations is investigating 150 allegations of sexual abuse by blue helmets
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The United Nations is investigating 150 allegations of sexual abuse by blue helmets
I had to dig for this article and only managed to find the stories from lesser known, reputable AP sources after hearing about this over the radio.
Remember that Abu Ghraib prison scandal? The one that was mentioned once or twice in the newspapers, radio and television, I think. Well, something similar has taken place in the Congo -- similar, but possibly much worse that's getting zero play:
http://cnews.canoe.ca/CNEWS/World/20...726482-ap.html
Remember that Abu Ghraib prison scandal? The one that was mentioned once or twice in the newspapers, radio and television, I think. Well, something similar has taken place in the Congo -- similar, but possibly much worse that's getting zero play:
http://cnews.canoe.ca/CNEWS/World/20...726482-ap.html
UNITED NATIONS (AP) - The United Nations is investigating 150 allegations of sexual abuse by peacekeepers in Congo, a disturbing sign that efforts to rid the so-called blue helmets of such misconduct in recent years haven't worked, officials said Monday.
The allegations include pedophelia, rape and soliciting prostitutes, said Jane Holl Lute, assistant secretary general for peacekeeping operations. Similar claims have been made against peacekeepers working under the UN mandate in the past
The allegations include pedophelia, rape and soliciting prostitutes, said Jane Holl Lute, assistant secretary general for peacekeeping operations. Similar claims have been made against peacekeepers working under the UN mandate in the past
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Originally Posted by psoper
No Salty- it's just plain evil because its the UN doing it- it was totally OK when it was the US.
I never said it was Ok when the US was doing it, Psoper...
If you search past posts regarding Abu Ghraib you'll see I was quite disgusted as an American -and- Veteran of the Army that humiliated me. That said, I have one more reason to be appalled by that scandal than you do. Nice try though!
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Originally Posted by Oaf
Blue Helmets raping children = GOOD.
Originally Posted by psoper
No Salty- it's just plain evil because its the UN doing it- it was totally OK when it was the US.
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