A recent UN report identified 125victims, down from 145 in 2023. Of these, 82% were tied to missions in theDemocratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Central African Republic (CAR), where 44and 40 cases were recorded, respectively. Additional incidents were reported inSouth Sudan, Lebanon, Haiti, Colombia, and Afghanistan.
Sexual abuse allegations within UNpeacekeeping forces have persisted for decades. A 2017 investigation revealedthat 134 Sri Lankan peacekeepers engaged in a decade-long sex abuse ring inHaiti but faced no prosecution upon repatriation. Similar cases have beenreported in the CAR, the DRC, and South Sudan, reinforcing concerns oversystemic failures in addressing such misconduct.
The UN provides medical and legalsupport to victims, but bureaucratic delays and funding shortages have hinderedaid efforts. More than 500 paternity and child support claims remainunresolved, according to the UN.
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