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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Justin Kabumba and Jean-Yves Kamale

UN suspends and detains 8 peacekeepers in Congo over allegations of sexual exploitation

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The United Nations has suspended and detained eight peacekeepers in eastern Congo over allegations of sexual exploitation, a U.N. official said.

A statement from the U.N. on Wednesday said it has taken “strong measures in response to reports of serious misconduct by peacekeepers.” The peacekeepers have been confined pending further details and a full investigation.

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