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| UN decides to look into talking about stopping abuse by aid workers |
| 2002-05-06 |
| As world leaders converge on New York for the children's summit this week, U.N. investigators and relief agencies were working around the clock trying to put a stop to alleged recurrence of sexual abuse against West African refugee children by aid workers and peacekeepers. "Working around the clock." Right. It could happen. About a half-dozen investigators from the U.N. Office of Internal Oversight Services in New York, plus investigators from the office of the inspector-general of the U.N. High Commissioner on Refugee were still examining the allegations, senior U.N. officials told United Press International. Did the local guys line them up with some hookers? It was unclear how long the investigation will last. Probably until the per diem cash runs out. After formal moves by UNHCR last December, a preliminary OIOS investigation was initiated in January, but it only moved into full gear in March, said a U.N. official who spoke on condition of non-attribution. I just love inspiring stories like this... |
| Posted by:Fred Pruitt |