Congo to probe alleged sex abuse by peacekeeers in CAR

The Republic of Congo has launched an investigation into allegations of child sexual abuse involving its troops serving as UN peacekeepers in the Central African Republic (CAR). “Under a memorandum of understanding between the Congolese government and the office of the UN secretary general it has been decided that an administrative inquiry will be carried […]

The Republic of Congo has launched an investigation into allegations of child sexual abuse involving its troops serving as UN peacekeepers in the Central African Republic (CAR).
“Under a memorandum of understanding between the Congolese government and the office of the UN secretary general it has been decided that an administrative inquiry will be carried out,” Communications Minister Thierry Moungalla said on Friday.
The defence ministry will lead the investigation and “verify the veracity of the allegations”, after Human Rights Watch (HRW) brought the cases to the attention of MINUSCA, the UN’s stabilisation mission in CAR.