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21 December 2021
PassBlue
The UN Under Secretary-General Who Also Sits on the Board of Shell
https://www.passblue.com/2021/12/21/the-un-under-secretary-general-who-also-sits-on-the-board-of-shell/

28 October 2021
Reuters
Exclusive: EU suspends funding to WHO programmes in Congo after sex scandal
https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/exclusive-eu-suspends-funding-who-programmes-congo-after-sex-scandal-2021-10-28/

9 October 2021
The Lancet
Experts criticise WHO response to sex abuse allegations
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(21)02214-5/fulltext

29 September 2021
NPR

World Health Organization Says Its Staff Perpetrated "Harrowing" Sexual Abuse In Congo
https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2021/09/29/1020814023/world-health-organization-says-its-staff-perpetrated-harrowing-sexual-abuse-in-c

29 September 2021
The New Humanitarian
Sex abuse scandal rocks World Health Organization, but what now?
https://www.thenewhumanitarian.org/news/2021/9/29/WHO-rocked-by-Ebola-sex-abuse-scandal-in-Congo

28 September 2021
The Globe and Mail

WHO employees perpetrated sexual crimes in Democratic Republic of the Congo during Ebola outbreak, report alleges
www.theglobeandmail.com/world/article-who-employees-perpetrated-sexual-crimes-in-democratic-republic-of-the/

28 September 2021
AP

Panel finds 80 alleged abuse cases tied to WHO’s Congo work
https://apnews.com/article/business-health-united-nations-world-health-organization-ebola-virus-36ceb41d266190d149a74e400332e1ed

30 August 2021
BuzzFeed News
UN Peacekeepers Fathered Dozens Of Children In Haiti. The Women They Exploited Are Trying To Get Child Support.
https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/karlazabludovsky/haiti-earthquake-un-peacekeepers-sexual-abuse

3 June 2021
DW

Why UN peacekeeping missions have failed to pacify Africa's hotspots
https://www.dw.com/en/why-un-peacekeeping-missions-have-failed-to-pacify-africas-hotspots/a-57767805

12 May 2021
Associated Press
Internal emails reveal WHO knew of sex abuse claims in Congo
https://apnews.com/article/united-nations-europe-ebola-virus-entertainment-coronavirus-pandemic-d14715ba3653753d7c1f122f8aea79de

26 April 2021
Vice
Why the UN Has a Sexual Abuse Problem
https://youtu.be/BxVUpGCeyu0

8 April 2021
The Times of London
British UN official accused of raping girl escapes prosecution
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/british-un-official-accused-of-raping-girl-escapes-prosecution-nqlrsmgjw

24 March 2021
PassBlue
The Chances for a Woman Leading the UN Soon Are Fading Fast
https://www.passblue.com/2021/03/24/the-chances-for-a-woman-leading-the-un-are-fading-fast-for-the-2022-term/

23 February 2021
PassBlue

The UN Must Select a Female Secretary-General Now, Not Later
https://www.passblue.com/2021/02/23/the-un-must-select-a-female-secretary-general-now-not-later/

2 February 2021
Radio Canada International
UN’s Guterres must step down, says former Canadian ambassador 
https://www.rcinet.ca/en/2021/02/02/uns-guterres-must-step-down-says-former-canadian-ambassador/

27 November 2020
The Guardian
Senior UN official loses his appeal against sexual misconduct sacking
https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2020/nov/27/senior-un-official-loses-his-appeal-against-sexual-misconduct-sacking

15 October 2020
Reuters
WHO names independent body to investigate Congo sex abuse claims
https://news.trust.org/item/20201015125248-dny30/

7 October 2020
The Telegraph
'Zero tolerance' of abuse in aid sector failing to have an impact, MPs told
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/global-health/climate-and-people/uk-not-enough-end-impunity-sexual-exploitation-aid-sector-mps/

7 October 2020
Reuters
Aid groups should face tougher action over sex abuse by staff: experts
https://in.reuters.com/article/britain-congo-aid/update-1-aid-groups-should-face-tougher-action-over-sex-abuse-by-staff-experts-idINL8N2GY1N5

29 September 2020
VICE
'Functional Immunity': The Complicated Path to Justice for Sexual Assault Survivors at the UN
https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/dyzm5j/functional-immunity-the-complicated-path-to-justice-for-sexual-assault-survivors-at-the-un

23 July 2020
Welt-sichten
UN stehen in der Kritik für Umgang mit sexuellem Missbrauch (UN is criticized for dealing with sexual abuse) [in German]
https://www.welt-sichten.org/artikel/37994/versagen-auf-ganzer-linie-un-stehen-fuer-umgang-mit-sexuellem-missbrauch-der-kritik

16 May 2020
IDN News
Burundi Threatens to Deal a Severe Blow to UN Reputation
https://www.indepthnews.net/index.php/the-world/africa/3544-burundi-threatens-to-deal-a-severe-blow-to-un-reputation

13 March 2020
PBS News
UN reports sex abuse allegations rose significantly in 2019
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/un-reports-sex-abuse-allegations-rose-significantly-in-2019

18 December 2019
New York Times
U.N. Peacekeepers in Haiti Said to Have Fathered Hundreds of Children
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/18/world/americas/haiti-un-peacekeepers.html

18 December 2019
The Globe and Mail
UN peacekeepers abandoned hundreds of children after impregnating mothers in Haiti, research shows
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-new-research-reveals-extent-of-sexual-abuse-by-united-nations/

17 December 2019
International Business Times
UN employee who blew the whistle on sexual harassment by superior fired one year after his exit
https://www.ibtimes.sg/un-employee-who-blew-whistle-sexual-harassment-by-superior-fired-one-year-after-him-36126

12 November 2019
AP
WFP chief vows more ‘aggressive’ action on sexual harassment
https://apnews.com/94349c39bcf243428c3b0d2029ec8c8c

16 August 2019
The Daily Maverick [South Africa]
African woman to lead UNAIDS
https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2019-08-16-african-woman-to-lead-unaids/

7 August 2019
AFP
UNAIDS to get new chief after divisive Sidibe era
https://www.france24.com/en/20190807-unaids-get-new-chief-after-divisive-sidibe-era

2 August 2019
IPS
UNRWA Faces Backlash Amidst Charges of Sexual Misconduct & Nepotism
http://www.ipsnews.net/2019/08/unrwa-faces-donor-backlash-due-charges-sexual-misconduct-nepotism/

26 June 2019
IPS
How Effective is a Non-Binding Treaty Aimed at Ending Harassment at Work Places?
http://www.ipsnews.net/2019/06/effective-non-binding-treaty-aimed-ending-harassment-work-places/

14 June 2019
Devex
What does the Charity Commission’s ‘official warning’ mean for Oxfam?
https://www.devex.com/news/what-does-the-charity-commission-s-official-warning-mean-for-oxfam-95091

8 May 2019
Haaretz
UNAIDS Chief Charged With Enabling 'Culture of Harassment' Joins Mali Govt
https://www.haaretz.com/world-news/wires/1.7217134

8 May 2019
New York Times
Damaged in Scandal, Head of U.N. AIDS Agency Resigns Suddenly
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/08/world/africa/un-aids-workplace-harassment.html

6 May 2019
IPS
Op ed: UN Chief’s Reprehensible Bankrolling of Violence in Burundi
http://www.ipsnews.net/2019/05/un-chiefs-reprehensible-bankrolling-violence-burundi/

24 April 2019
PassBlue

With Scandals Rife Across the UN, Are Managers at Fault?
https://www.passblue.com/2019/04/24/with-scandals-rife-across-the-un-are-managers-at-fault/

18 March 2019
The National [United Arab Emirates]

UN staff raped and sexually exploited women, annual report shows
https://www.thenational.ae/world/the-americas/un-staff-raped-and-sexually-exploited-women-annual-report-shows-1.838654

18 March 2019
Reuters

U.N. discloses rise in sex abuse cases, ascribes it to better reporting
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-un-sexualviolence/un-discloses-rise-in-sex-abuse-cases-ascribes-it-to-better-reporting-idUSKCN1QZ2KV

27 February 2019
IPS

UN Accused of Failing to Move Aggressively Against Sexual Abuse
http://www.ipsnews.net/2019/02/un-accused-failing-move-aggressively-sexual-abuse/

10 February 2019
Reuters

Rise in sexual abuse cases in aid groups as more victims speak up
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-global-aid-harassment/rise-in-sexual-abuse-cases-in-aid-groups-as-more-victims-speak-up-idUSKCN1Q000X

22 January 2019
NPR
Report Says 1 In 3 U.N. Staffers Has Been Sexually Harassed
https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2019/01/22/686698909/

17 January 2019
IPS

Survey on UN Sexual Abuse Shifts Focus on Virtual Fugitives from Justice
http://www.ipsnews.net/2019/01/survey-un-sexual-abuse-shifts-focus-virtual-fugitives-justice/

17 January 2019
CBC
UN health chief orders probe into misconduct
https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/who-misconduct-probe-1.4982426

22 December 2018
The Lancet

UNAIDS leadership controversy creates north–south divide
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(18)33245-8/ppt

14 December 2018
IPS
Senior UN Official Resigns Undermining Sexual Abuse Charges
http://www.ipsnews.net/2018/12/senior-un-official-resigns-undermining-sexual-abuse-charges/

13 December 2018
SciDev.net
UNAIDS leader to resign next year after review voices “no confidence”
https://www.scidev.net/global/health/news/unaids-leader-to-resign-next-year-after-review-voices-no-confidence.html

13 December 2018
The Telegraph
UNAIDS chief urged to step down after report exposes a culture of bullying
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/0/unaids-chief-urged-step-report-exposes-culture-bullying/

13 December 2018
AP

UNAIDS head to quit post early following scathing report
https://www.apnews.com/202e835ab6274dffb8d5cc698d6db8c0

13 December 2018
AFP
Under-Fire UNAIDS Chief Offers to Resign in June
https://www.france24.com/en/20181213-under-fire-unaids-chief-offers-resign-june

12 December 2018
The Guardian
Sweden suspends funding for UN Aids agency as Britain urged to follow suit
https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2018/dec/12/sweden-calls-for-un-aids-agency-chief-to-step-down-funding-suspended-michel-sidibe

12 December 2018
Der Spiegel
UN Manager is under massive pressure
http://www.spiegel.de/karriere/unaids-experten-werfen-uno-organisation-kaputte-organisationskultur-vor-a-1243148.html

11 December 2018
AFP
Calls mount to sack UNAIDS chief
https://www.france24.com/en/20181211-calls-mount-sack-unaids-chief?ref=tw

7 December 2018
Science
Panel investigating bullying, harassment at UNAIDS finds ‘boy’s club,’ calls for firing of head
https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2018/12/panel-investigating-bullying-harassment-unaids-finds-boy-s-club-calls-firing-head

7 December 2018
Bhekisisa, Mail & Guardian
BREAKING: 'Boys club' at UNAids allowed for sexual harassment and bullying - report
https://bhekisisa.org/article/2018-12-07-read-scathing-report-on-sexual-harassment-bullying-abuse-of-power-at-unaids-metoo

7 December 2018
The Guardian
Pressure grows on UN official accused of encouraging 'harassment and abuse'
https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2018/dec/07/pressure-grows-un-official-accused-of-encouraging-harassment-abuse-favourtisim-bullying-michel-sidibe

7 December 2018
AFP
UNAIDS Plagued by ‘Failed’ Leadership: Expert Report
https://au.news.yahoo.com/unaids-plagued-failed-leadership-expert-report-142341814--spt.html

22 November 2018
TAZ
Straflos, “weil es die UNO ist”
https://taz.de/Gewalt-gegen-Frauen-in-Sierra-Leone/!5548803/

19 October 2018
Devex
Commitments and chaos at London's #AidToo summit
https://www.devex.com/news/commitments-and-chaos-at-london-s-aidtoo-summit-93697

18 October 2018
IRIN
Schemes to stop sex abuse in the aid sector off to a shaky start
https://www.irinnews.org/news-feature/2018/10/18/safeguarding-aid-sector-sex-abuse-shaky-start

18 October 2018
The Guardian

Penny Mordaunt confronted on stage by protester over failings on aid sex abuse
https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2018/oct/18/penny-mordaunt-confronted-on-stage-by-protester-over-failings-on-aid-sex-abuse

18 October 2018
AFP
UK minister confronted at NGO sex scandal summit
https://www.malaymail.com/s/1684382/uk-minister-confronted-at-ngo-sex-scandal-summit

18 October 2018
The Daily Mail
Shocking moment protester walks up to Aid Secretary during a speech
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6290205/Shocking-moment-protester-walks-Aid-Secretary-speech.html

18 October 2018
The Times of London

Charity whistleblower stops Penny Mordaunt speech over ‘silencing’ of abuse victim
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/de6c6b1a-d2c2-11e8-a7e2-4943f60e65b3

18 October 2018
The Times of London
Charity sex abuse meeting is PR job, says campaigner
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/charity-sex-abuse-meeting-is-pr-job-says-campaigner-tvmrj9t80

5 October 2018
AP
UN Seeks Inquiry Into New Claims of Peacekeeper Sexual Abuse
https://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2018/10/05/world/africa/ap-un-united-nations-central-african-republic.html

29 September 2018
Al Jazeera
UN pledges to eradicate peacekeeper sex abuse
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2018/09/pledges-eradicate-peacekeeper-sex-abuse-180929155904085.html

26 September 2018
Inter Press Service
Op-ed: It’s Not Complicated: UN Must Clarify Immunity
http://www.ipsnews.net/2018/09/not-complicated-un-must-clarify-immunity/

24 September 2018
Quartz
The essential guide to the 2018 UN General Assembly
https://qz.com/1396138/un-general-assembly-2018-the-essential-events-guide/

18 September 2018
The Guardian
Senior UN gender and youth official sacked over sexual misconduct
https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2018/sep/18/senior-un-gender-and-youth-official-sacked-over-sexual-misconduct

8 September 2018
Nederlands Dagblad
Abuse by Blue Helmets Difficult to Stop
https://www.nd.nl/nieuws/buitenland/misbruik-blauwhelmen-moeilijk-te-stoppen.3116263.lynkx?s=87ckEBvpi9jt8cOHmXy02g==

16 August 2018
The Guardian

UN accused of hindering inquiry into alleged sexual assault by India official
https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2018/aug/16/un-accused-hindering-inquiry-alleged-sexual-assault-india-official-diego-palacios-prashanti-tiwari

1 August 2018
Radio Canada International

Sexual exploitation in the aid sector elicits call for UN reform
http://www.rcinet.ca/en/2018/08/01/sex-abuse-crisis-aid-agencies-un/

July 25, 2018
IRIN

Central African Republic, part 3: ‘I have no power to complain’: Victims of sexual abuse by UN peacekeepers find little support or justice
https://www.irinnews.org/special-report/2018/07/25/central-african-republic-peacekeeper-sexual-abuse-investigation?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=irinsocial&utm_campaign=irinupdates

July 24, 2018
PBS Frontline (documentary)

UN Sex Abuse Scandal
https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/film/un-sex-abuse-scandal/

July 22, 2018
Spotlight

AIDS2018: Will Amsterdam Be UNAIDS’ Last Stand?
https://www.spotlightnsp.co.za/2018/07/22/aids2018-will-amsterdam-be-unaids-last-stand/

June 29, 2018
The New York Times

U.N. Cases Read Like ‘Manual in How Not to Investigate’ Sexual Assault
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/29/world/united-nations-sexual-assault.html?smtyp=cur&smid=tw-nytimesworld

June 14, 2018
Albabwa News

Food for Sex: Sexual Coercion and Immunity at the United Nations
https://www.albawaba.com/news/food-sex-sexual-coercion-and-immunity-united-nations-1145562

June 6, 2018
Devex

Former DFID chief 'never saw' UN sex abuse report
https://www.devex.com/news/former-dfid-chief-never-saw-un-sex-abuse-report-92885

June 5, 2018
The Guardian

Oxfam sexual abuse scandal fallout was 'out of proportion', says Clare Short
https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2018/jun/05/oxfam-scandal-fallout-out-of-proportion-clare-short

June 3, 2018
The Independent

UK chair of scandal-hit UN agency says 'no appetite' to pursue sexual harassment claims
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/unaids-un-agency-sexual-harassment-allegations-danny-graymore-british-bostrom-loures-sidibe-donovan-a8380431.html

May 18, 2018
The Wire (India)

'Victims Are Penalised': UN Is Failing Its Female Employees
https://thewire.in/women/victims-are-penalised-un-is-failing-its-female-employees

May 8, 2018
O Globo

Reopening investigation into harassment exposes weaknesses at UN
https://oglobo.globo.com/sociedade/reabertura-de-investigacao-sobre-assedio-expoe-fragilidades-na-onu-22661426

April 30, 2018
AP

UN's AIDS agency reopens sex harassment case amid criticism
http://abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/agency-fights-aids-reopens-sexual-harassment-case-54827187

April 30, 2018
AFP

Accuser in UNAIDS sex assault case rejects new probe
https://www.afp.com/en/news/826/accuser-unaids-sex-assault-case-rejects-new-probe-doc-14f95u1

April 30, 2018
The Guardian

UN suspends key witness in alleged sexual assault inquiry
https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2018/apr/30/un-suspends-key-witness-miriam-maluwa-unaids

April 27, 2018
AFP

UNAIDS reopens sexual assault probe into top official
https://www.yahoo.com/news/unaids-reopens-sexual-assault-probe-top-official-183418977.html?soc_src=hl-viewer&soc_trk=tw

April 27, 2018
CNN

UN reopens sexual assault investigation into top official Luiz Loures
https://edition.cnn.com/2018/04/27/us/united-nations-reopens-sexual-assault-investigation-intl/index.html

April 26, 2018
GroundUp

Leading SA doctor calls for head of UN body to go
https://www.groundup.org.za/article/leading-sa-doctor-calls-head-un-body-go/

April 24, 2018
Devex

The murky process of reporting sexual harassment at UN
https://www.devex.com/news/the-murky-process-of-reporting-sexual-harassment-at-un-92560

April 19, 2018
AFP

Crisis sparked by sex abuse grips UNAIDS chief
http://www.france24.com/en/20180419-crisis-sparked-sex-abuse-grips-unaids-chief?ref=tw

April 17, 2018
The Lancet

Editorial: Sexual harassment and abuse—the sinister underbelly
http://www.thelancet.com/pb/assets/raw/Lancet/pdfs/S0140673618309036.pdf

April 17, 2018
The Lancet

Special Report: Claims of sexual harassment and assault threaten UN agency
http://www.thelancet.com/pb-assets/Lancet/pdfs/S014067361830905X.pdf

March 30, 2018
CNN International

Top United Nations official 'forced himself on me,' employee says
https://edition.cnn.com/2018/03/30/us/united-nations-martina-brostrom-amanpour-intl/index.html

March 29, 2018
Deutsche Welle

'Faith in peacekeeping is being undermined'
http://www.dw.com/en/un-not-competent-to-handle-abuse-allegations-sexual-abuse-peacekeeper/a-43152818

March 29, 2018
Al Jazeera
Can Winnie Byanyima right the wrongs of Oxfam International?
http://stream.aljazeera.com/story/201803292202-0025614

March 24, 2018
The Intercept

Survivors of Sexual Abuse at the U.N. Say Their Stories Have Been Ignored For Far Too Long
https://theintercept.com/2018/03/24/un-united-nations-sexual-assault/

March 16, 2018
Devex

UN claims sexual misconduct cases fell in 2017
https://www.devex.com/news/un-claims-sexual-misconduct-cases-fell-in-2017-92361

March 14, 2018
The Guardian

UN official questions ethics of sexual misconduct victims in bizarre speech
https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2018/mar/14/un-official-questions-ethics-of-sexual-misconduct-victims-bizarre-speech-michel-sidibe-luiz-loures

March 9, 2018
AFP
Gabon to quit UN peacekeeping force in C. Africa
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/afp/article-5483291/Gabon-quit-UN-peacekeeping-force-CAfrica.html

March 8, 2018
Foreign Policy

How U.N. Sexual Assault Investigations Die in Darkness
http://foreignpolicy.com/2018/03/08/how-u-n-sexual-assault-investigations-die-in-darkness/

March 7, 2018
NPR, WBEZ Worldview

What You Can Do To Stop The Oxfam Abuse Scandal From Happening Again
https://www.wbez.org/shows/worldview/what-you-can-do-to-stop-the-oxfam-abuse-scandal-from-happening-again/391c46e6-200f-4b2a-a0aa-f71e9c40092f

February 28, 2018
Jeune Afrique

After the Oxfam affair, why are UN sex scandals going almost unnoticed?
http://www.jeuneafrique.com/537550/societe/apres-laffaire-oxfam-pourquoi-les-scandales-sexuels-de-lonu-passent-ils-presque-inapercus/

February 28, 2018
CBC 'The National'

Women exploited for sex in Syria by aid workers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88iusJJcP4c&feature=youtu.be

February 27, 2018
Devex

Accountability in the aid sector: Humanitarians can no longer be above the law
https://www.devex.com/news/accountability-in-the-aid-sector-humanitarians-can-no-longer-be-above-the-law-92133

February 23, 2018
Estadão

Brazilian investigated for sexual harassment at UN agency will leave
http://internacional.estadao.com.br/noticias/geral,brasileiro-investigado-por-assedio-sexual-em-agencia-da-onu-deixara-cargo,70002200983

February 23, 2018
The Guardian

Top UN official accused of sexual harassment stands down
https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2018/feb/23/luiz-loures-un-official-accused-of-sexual-harassment-stands-down?CMP=share_btn_tw

February 21, 2018
Thomson Reuters Foundation

More than 120 aid workers sacked, lost jobs over sexual misconduct in 2017 - survey
https://news.trust.org/item/20180221171828-t7ivh

February 15, 2018
NPR, Goats and Soda

Why Sex Scandals Persist In The Humanitarian Aid World
https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2018/02/15/586135767/why-sex-scandals-persist-in-the-humanitarian-aid-world

February 14, 2018
PassBlue

A Sexual Assault Claim at Unaids Suggests a Cover-Up by Management
http://www.passblue.com/2018/02/14/a-sexual-assault-claim-at-unaids-suggests-serious-mishandling-by-management/

February 14, 2018
AFP

Questions mount over sex assault probe into top UN official
https://sg.news.yahoo.com/questions-mount-over-sex-assault-probe-top-un-131306558.html?soc_src=social-sh&soc_trk=tw

February 13, 2018
Svenska Dagbladet

UN requirement: "Sex allegations must be investigated independently"
https://www.svd.se/krav-pa-fn-sexanklagelserna-maste-utredas-oberoende

February 7, 2018
The Guardian

UN 'grossly mishandled' inquiry into alleged sexual assault, say campaigners
https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2018/feb/07/un-inquiry-alleged-sexual-assault-campaigners?CMP=twt_gu

February 6, 2018
Estadão

Activists protest against filing of sexual abuse report at UN
http://internacional.estadao.com.br/noticias/geral,ativistas-protestam-contra-arquivamento-de-denuncia-de-abuso-sexual-na-onu,70002180136

January 18, 2018
The Guardian

Sexual harassment and assault rife at United Nations, staff claim
https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2018/jan/18/sexual-assault-and-harassment-rife-at-united-nations-staff-claim

January 16, 2018
USA Today

U.N. fails to stem rapes by peacekeepers in Africa, victims cry
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2018/01/16/u-n-fails-stem-rapes-peacekeepers-africa-victims-cry/1016223001/

January 15, 2018
Radio France Internationale

RFI: Failure of Sangaris child abuse case in CAR is shared by France and UN: AIDS-Free World
https://soundcloud.com/radiofranceinternationale/re-of-sangaris-child-abuse-case-in-car-is-shared-by-france-and-un-aids-free-world

November 15, 2017
Radio France Internationale – Afrique

RCA: «Redonner du muscle et de la réactivité à la Minusca»
http://www.rfi.fr/afrique/20171115-rca-mission-onu-minusca-renouvellement-mandat

November 3, 2017
Associated Press (AP)

UN Reports 31 New Allegations of Sex Abuse and Exploitation
https://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2017/11/03/world/ap-un-united-nations-sexual-abuse.html?_r=0

October 27, 2017
Radio France Internationale

A. Guterres (ONU): «combattre toutes les manifestations de sectarisme en RCA»
http://www.rfi.fr/emission/20171027-antonio-guterres-onu-centrafrique-rca-visite-crimes-sexuels-sectarisme

October 12, 2017
Yahoo News

A growing problem: U.N. peacekeepers accused of rape
https://www.yahoo.com/news/growing-problem-un-peacekeepers-accused-rape-153120995.html?soc_src=social-sh&soc_trk=tw

October 11, 2017
Associated Press (AP)

UN: Teenage girl alleges sex abuse by peacekeeper in CAR
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/africa/un-teenage-girl-alleges-sex-abuse-by-peacekeeper-in-car/2017/10/11/79459d44-aee0-11e7-9b93-b97043e57a22_story.html?utm_term=.9fcbc81eda25

September 28, 2017
Associated Press (AP)

UN fund for sexual abuse victims grows to $1.5 million
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/the_americas/un-fund-for-sexual-abuse-victims-grows-to-15-million/2017/09/28/3e56f462-a468-11e7-b573-8ec86cdfe1ed_story.html?tid=ss_tw&utm_term=.7250d89fffb7

September 27, 2017
The Irish Times

UN moves to act on sexual abuse by staff and troops
https://www.irishtimes.com/news/world/us/un-moves-to-act-on-sexual-abuse-by-staff-and-troops-1.3236017?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

September 22, 2017
Al Jazeera

UN responds to allegations of sexual assaults
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3skd3NjXk_A&feature=youtu.be

September 19, 2017
AP

Guterres: Misconduct claims plague entire UN
http://www.news24.com/World/News/guterres-misconduct-claims-plague-entire-un-20170919

September 16, 2017
AFP

UN to tackle claim it mishandles CAR rape cases
http://www.news24.com/Africa/News/un-to-tackle-claim-it-mishandles-car-rape-cases-20170916

September 16, 2017
RFI

UN Peacekeepers under fire over sex abuse claims
http://en.rfi.fr/africa/20170916-un-peacekeepers-under-fire-over-sex-abuse-claims

September 16, 2017
AP

UN chief to urge world leaders to prevent sexual abuse
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/un-chief-to-urge-world-leaders-to-prevent-sexual-abuse/2017/09/16/628f909c-9a94-11e7-af6a-6555caaeb8dc_story.html?tid=ss_tw-bottom&utm_term=.f5a0e52bda9b

September 15, 2017
Al Jazeera

UN 'botched' sexual abuses cases in CAR
http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2017/09/botched-sexual-abuse-cases-car-170915100642651.html

September 14, 2017
AP

Group: UN mishandling Central African Republic abuse claims
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/africa/group-un-mishandling-central-african-republic-abuse-claims/2017/09/14/5202288c-9974-11e7-af6a-6555caaeb8dc_story.html?utm_term=.95ff040d16c9

September 14, 2017
Reuters

UN investigating leaked sex abuse complaints in Central African Republic
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-centralafrica-un-peacekeepers/un-investigating-leaked-sex-abuse-complaints-in-central-african-republic-idUSKCN1BP2QC

July 27, 2017
Fox News

UN war on sexual abuse in Central African Republic still a shambles, internal study shows
http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/07/27/un-war-on-sexual-abuse-in-central-african-republic-still-shambles-internal-study-shows.html

June 19, 2017
AFP

Congo to withdraw UN peacekeepers accused of misconduct
https://www.yahoo.com/news/congo-withdraw-un-peacekeepers-accused-misconduct-225639573.html?soc_src=social-sh&soc_trk=tw

June 16, 2017
CBC: The National

Commentary: Canada's feminist-focused foreign-aid policy
http://www.cbc.ca/player/play/969654851746

June 9, 2017
Fox News

Peacekeeper battalion in Central African Republic Challenges UN 'war' on sexual abuse
http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/06/09/peacekeeper-battalion-in-central-african-republic-challenges-un-war-on-sexual-abuse.html

June 7, 2017
Reuters
Congo troops may be sent home from Central African Republic: U.N.
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-centralafrica-violence-idUSKBN18Y2AJ

June 6, 2017
AFP

UN commander in C. Africa wants Congo peacekeepers to leave
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/afp/article-4578996/UN-commander-C-Africa-wants-Congo-peacekeepers-leave.html

June 2, 2017
Haitian Times (Op-ed): By Paula Donovan

Haiti UN Mission Leaving Under Cloud Of Scandal
http://haitiantimes.com/2017/06/01/haiti-un-mission-leaving-under-cloud-of-scandal/

June 1, 2017
Reuters

Haitian women press for recognition from U.N. peacekeeper fathers
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-haiti-un-feature-idUSKBN18S4LO

April 20, 2017
Fox News (Op-ed): By Paula Donovan

UN sexual abuse must stop. We need need a new and independent court to make that happen
http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2017/04/20/un-sexual-abuse-must-stop-need-new-and-independent-court-to-make-that-happen.html

April 18, 2017
One World (Netherlands)

VN laten misbruikslachtoffers aan hun lot over (Dutch)

April 18, 2017
Fox News

Is UNICEF helping all the child victims of peacekeeper sex abuse?
http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/04/18/is-unicef-helping-all-child-victims-peacekeeper-sex-abuse.html

April 16, 2017
RTÉ Radio
(Irish public radio)
CAR abuse allegations (Interview with Paula Donovan)
http://www.rte.ie/radio/utils/radioplayer/rteradioweb.html#!rii=b9%5F21160054%5F72%5F%5F

April 14, 2017
Inter Press Service

Survivors of Sex Abuse Say UN Neglected Them
http://www.ipsnews.net/2017/04/survivors-of-sex-abuse-say-un-neglected-them/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=survivors-of-sex-abuse-say-un-neglected-them

April 13, 2017
CBC Radio ‘As It Happens’

UN Haiti Abuse (Interview with Paula Donovan)
http://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/as-it-happens-thursday-edition-1.4069634/april-13-2017-episode-transcript-1.4071350#segment3

April 13, 2017
Agence Afrique
 
L’ONU critiquée dans le dossier d’abus sexuels commis par des casques bleus
http://www.agenceafrique.com/10232-lonu-critiquee-dossier-dabus-sexuels-commis-casques-bleus.html

April 12, 2017
AFP (Agence-France Presse)
 
Maintien de la paix: l'ONU taxée d'immobilisme face aux abus sexuels
https://www.rtbf.be/info/monde/detail_maintien-de-la-paix-l-onu-taxee-d-immobilisme-face-aux-abus-sexuels?id=9579634

April 12, 2017
La Vanguardia (Spain)
 
ONG acusa a la ONU de olvidar a niños víctimas de abusos de "cascos azules"
http://www.lavanguardia.com/politica/20170412/421657703138/ong-acusa-a-la-onu-de-olvidar-a-ninos-victimas-de-abusos-de-cascos-azules.html

April 2, 2017
SverigesRadio
 
Nya sexanklagelser mot FN-soldater
https://sverigesradio.se/sida/gruppsida.aspx?programid=3304&grupp=6341&artikel=6402485

March 29, 2017
Al Jazeera: The Stream

Sexually abused by aid workers: Part II
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJhp_2cyYKE

March 22, 2017
International Business Times 
Prosecutor to ‘drop’ the case against case of French soldiers accused of child sexual abuse in CAR

March 21, 2017
SVT (Swedish Public Television): Uppdrag Granskning
UN and Abuse: Part 2  (Swedish and English)
https://www.svtplay.se/video/12950456/uppdrag-granskning/uppdrag-granskning-sasong-16-affaren-som-sparade-ur-fn-och-overgreppen-del-2?start=auto&tab=senaste

March 15, 2017
Dagens Nyheter
 
More children may have been sexually abused by UN soldiers (Fler barn kan ha utnyttjats sexuellt av FN-soldater)  (Swedish)
http://www.dn.se/nyheter/sverige/fler-barn-kan-ha-utnyttjats-sexuellt-av-fn-soldater/

March 14, 2017
SVT (Swedish Public Television): Uppdrag Granskning

UN and Abuse: Part 1 (Swedish and English)
https://www.svtplay.se/video/12844384/uppdrag-granskning/uppdrag-granskning-sasong-16-avsnitt-10-2?start=auto&tab=senaste

March 10, 2017
Fox News

UN declares renewed war on peacekeeping sex abuse as the number of victims rises
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/03/10/un-declares-renewed-war-on-peacekeeping-sex-abuse-as-number-victims-rises.html

March 9, 2017
Devex

New UN response to peacekeeper sex abuse focuses on victims, could punish states
https://www.devex.com/news/new-un-response-to-peacekeeper-sex-abuse-focuses-on-victims-could-punish-states-89805

January 6, 2016
New York Times

No Charges in Sexual Abuse Case Involving French Peacekeepers
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/06/world/africa/french-peacekeepers-un-sexual-abuse-case-central-african-republic.html

January 4, 2017
BBC: Focus on Africa

No Charges Against French Peacekeepers in CAR
http://www.codebluecampaign.com/latest-news/2017/1/4

December 6, 2016
International Business Times
UN probe identifies 41 peacekeeping troops suspected of sexual abuse in CAR
http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/un-probe-identifies-41-peacekeeping-troops-suspected-sexual-abuse-car-1595110

December 5, 2016
The Guardian

UN inquiry into CAR abuse claims identifies 41 troops as suspects
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/dec/05/un-inquiry-into-car-abuse-claims-identifies-41-troops-as-suspects

September 26, 2016
The Nation

Ban Ki-moon reflects on the successes and frustrations of his ten years as UN Secretary-General
https://www.thenation.com/article/ban-ki-moon-reflects-on-the-successes-and-frustrations-of-his-ten-years-as-un-secretary-general/

September 8, 2016
The Guardian

Angelina Jolie says UN undermined by sexual abuse by peacekeepers
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/sep/08/angelina-jolie-un-peacekeepers-special-envoy

August 28, 2016
Al Jazeera

New UN secretary-general must commit to accountability
http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/opinion/2016/08/secretary-general-commit-accountability-160827151419570.html

July 30, 2016
CBC.ca

Canada urged to help strengthen UN's 'zero-tolerance' for abuse by peacekeepers
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/canada-united-nations-haiti-peacekeeping-1.3700010

July 28, 2016
National Post (Canada)

Quebec police officers retire to escape hearings into alleged sexual misconduct in Haiti
http://news.nationalpost.com/news/quebec-police-officers-retire-to-escape-hearings-into-alleged-sexual-misconduct-in-haiti

June 16, 2016
Bloomberg

The UN Peacekeepers Rape Scandal Gets Worse
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-06-16/rape-scandal-of-un-peacekeepers-festers-as-reports-of-abuse-grow

June 6, 2016
IRIN

Exclusive: Top UN whistleblower resigns, citing impunity and lack of accountability
http://www.irinnews.org/news/2016/06/07/exclusive-top-un-whistleblower-resigns-citing-impunity-and-lack-accountability

April 14, 2016
Women's E-News

As 41 More Allegations Surface, A Way for U.N. to Stop Peacekeeper Rape
http://womensenews.org/2016/04/as-41-more-allegations-surface-a-way-for-u-n-to-stop-peacekeeper-rape/

April 14, 2016
Fox News

UN sex-abuse scandal: rising congressional outrage, and more revelations
http://www.foxnews.com/world/2016/04/14/un-sex-abuse-scandal-rising-congressional-outrage-and-more-revelations.html

April 12, 2016
Al Jazeera

UN urged to step away from peacekeeping rape probe
http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2016/04/urged-step-peacekeeping-rape-probe-160411150636032.html

April 11, 2016
CNN
Is U.N. fit to investigate sex crime allegations against peacekeepers?
http://www.cnn.com/2016/04/11/world/united-nations-sex-crimes-investigations/

April 8, 2016
Foreign Policy

U.N. Sex Abuse Scandal in Central African Republic Hits Rock Bottom
http://foreignpolicy.com/2016/04/08/u-n-sex-abuse-scandal-in-central-african-republic-hits-rock-bottom/

April 5, 2016
RFI

New sex abuse probe into French troops in CAR
http://en.rfi.fr/france/20160405-new-sex-abuse-probe-french-troops-car

April 1, 2016
Deutsche Welle 
'Culture of impunity' at UN over CAR abuse cases: rights organization
http://www.dw.com/en/culture-of-impunity-at-un-over-car-abuse-cases-rights-organization/a-19158079

March 31, 2016
Fox News

UN sex-abuse scandal: officials scramble amid claims of many more sordid incidents
http://www.foxnews.com/world/2016/03/31/un-sex-abuse-scandal-officials-scramble-amid-claims-many-more-sordid-incidents.html

March 31, 2016
New York Times

U.N. Peacekeeping Hit by New Allegations of ‘Sickening’ Sex Abuse
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/01/world/africa/un-peacekeeping-hit-by-new-allegations-of-sickening-sex-abuse.html

March 10, 2016
The Globe and Mail

U.S. Official blasts UN over response to sexual abuse by peacekeepers
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/us-facing-resistance-on-tackling-sexual-abuse-by-un-peacekeepers/article29134363/

March 7, 2016
International Business Times
UN Peacekeeping: Allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse – a 20 year history of shame
http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/un-peacekeeping-allegations-sexual-exploitation-abuse-20-year-history-shame-1547581

March 4, 2016
Fox News
UN sexual abuse: more allegations, more bureaucratic process in Ban's latest report
http://www.foxnews.com/world/2016/03/04/un-sexual-abuse-more-allegations-more-bureaucratic-process-in-bans-latest-report.html

March 4, 2016 
Deutsche Welle
UN on spot over sexual assaults in CAR
http://www.dw.com/en/un-on-spot-over-sexual-assaults-in-car/a-19095276

March 4, 2016
Radio Sputnik

UN 'Turned Blind Eye' to Horrible Sexual Assaults by its Peacekeepers
https://sputniknews.com/world/201604031037395737-un-sex-assaults-peacekeepers/

January 29, 2016
Fox News

UN sex abuse scandal: new allegations and more to come
http://www.foxnews.com/world/2016/01/29/6-reports-sexual-misconduct-in-peacekeeping-in-2015.html

January 27, 2016
Fox News

Radical solution proposed for UN sex abuse crisis
http://www.foxnews.com/world/2016/01/27/radical-solution-proposed-for-un-sex-abuse-crisis.html

January 11, 2016
Washington Post

U.N. says some of its peacekeepers were paying 13-year-olds for sex
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/africa/un-says-some-of-its-peacekeepers-were-paying-13-year-olds-for-sex/2016/01/11/504e48a8-b493-11e5-8abc-d09392edc612_story.html?utm_term=.e6c13811e293

December 18, 2015
Buzzfeed

Scathing Report Finds “Gross Failure” At United Nations On Sex Abuse
https://www.buzzfeed.com/jinamoore/report-finds-united-nations-gross-failure-on-sex-abuse?utm_term=.pkXm0G5Yr#.eseYGpxvD

December 17, 2015
Fox News

Independent panel blasts U.N. for inaction and cover-up in sex abuse cases
http://www.foxnews.com/world/2015/12/18/independent-panel-blasts-u-n-for-inaction-and-cover-up-in-sex-abuse-cases.html

December 17, 2015
Al Jazeera

Report: UN failed to respond to sex abuse claims in CAR
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2015/12/failed-respond-sex-abuse-claims-car-report-151217180908404.html

December 17, 2015
PassBlue
Report Damns the UN for Its Response to Sex Abuse Cases in Central Africa
http://www.passblue.com/2015/12/17/un-showed-gross-failure-regarding-sex-abuse-cases-in-central-africa-report-finds/

December 6, 2015
The Guardian

UN inquiry into CAR abuse claims identifies 41 troops as suspects
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/dec/05/un-inquiry-into-car-abuse-claims-identifies-41-troops-as-suspects

September 18, 2015
The Guardian
UN criticised for failure to pursue allegations against staff
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/sep/18/un-criticised-for-failure-to-pursue-allegations-against-staff

August 13, 2015
Foreign Policy

The U.N. Is Not Serious About Its Peacekeeper Rape Problem
http://foreignpolicy.com/2015/08/13/bangui-un-car-minusca-sexual-violence-rape/

August 13, 2015
NPR: All Things Considered
UN Secretary-General 'anguished' by peacekeeper sex abuse violations
http://www.npr.org/2015/08/13/432122644/un-secretary-general-anguished-by-peacekeeper-sex-abuse-allegations

August 13, 2015
Radio Canada International

A firing over UN sex abuse not enough, says group
http://www.rcinet.ca/en/2015/08/13/a-firing-over-un-sex-abuse-not-enough-says-group/

August 13, 2015
Think Progress

The United Nations Has A Rape Problem
https://thinkprogress.org/the-united-nations-has-a-rape-problem-7751a2bf25ac#.rrkh2nmv6

July 2, 2015
Democracy Now!

As France Suspends Soldiers for Child Sexual Abuse, Will UN Tackle Impunity for Western Peacekeepers?
https://www.democracynow.org/2015/7/2/as_france_suspends_soldiers_for_child

June 23, 2015
Toronto Star

Marie Deschamps to lead UN probe after child sex abuse allegations
https://www.thestar.com/news/world/2015/06/23/marie-deschamps-to-lead-child-sex-abuse-probe-of-un-peacekeepers.html

June 12, 2015
Foreign Policy

U.N. Tightens Noose on U.N. Rights Official Who Exposed Abuses
http://foreignpolicy.com/2015/06/12/prince-zeid-u-n-high-commissioner-human-rights-africa-sexual-misconduct-france-u-n-whistle-blower/

June 3, 2015
New York Times

U.N. Creating Panel to Review Handling of African Children Sex Abuse Inquiry
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/04/world/africa/un-france-peacekeepers-sexual-abuse-central-african-republic.html

May 29, 2015
Democracy Now!

Code Blue: U.N. Accused of Giving Immunity to Peacekeepers Who Commit Sexual Abuse
https://www.democracynow.org/2015/5/29/code_blue_un_accused_of_giving

May 29, 2015
Mashable

Activists condemn U.N. inaction after peacekeepers accused of sexual assaults
http://mashable.com/2015/05/29/sexual-assault-un-central-african-republic/#shM_ZtHJZgqO

May 29, 2015
New York Times

U.N. Role Is Questioned in Sexual Abuse Inquiry
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/30/world/africa/un-role-is-questioned-in-sexual-abuse-inquiry.html

May 25, 2015
The Globe and Mail (Canada)

The disheartening truth of a UN whistleblower
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/the-disheartening-truth-of-a-un-whistleblower/article24603022/

May 18, 2015
Fox News

UN's anti-sex abuse policy for peacekeepers is in go-slow mode
http://www.foxnews.com/world/2015/05/18/uns-anti-sex-abuse-policy-for-peacekeepers-is-in-go-slow-mode.html

May 13, 2015
100Reporters (USA)

Activists Call for Lifting of Immunity for UN Sex Crimes
https://100r.org/2015/05/activists-call-for-lifting-immunity-for-sex-crimes/

May 13, 2015
Agence France-Presse (English)

Calls grow for inquiry on sexual abuse by UN personnel
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/afp/article-3080419/Calls-grow-inquiry-sexual-abuse-UN-personnel.html

May 13, 2015
 *Agence France-Presse (French) 
Soupçons de viols en RCA: des militants demandent une enquête
http://reliefweb.int/report/central-african-republic/soup-ons-de-viols-en-rca-des-militants-demandent-une-enqu-te

May 13, 2015
Agence France-Presse (Portuguese) 

Ativistas pressionam ONU a investigar abuso sexual de menores

May 13, 2015
Agencia EFE (Spain) 

Campaña denuncia inmunidad de personal de paz de la ONU ante abusos sexuales

May 13, 2015
Associated Press (USA)

New campaign to end immunity for sex abuse in UN missions

May 13, 2015
BBC Mundo (UK)

Por qué le quieren quitar la inmunidad al personal de la ONU

May 13, 2015
BuzzFeed

Advocates Call On United Nations To Waive Immunity For Sex Crimes

May 13, 2015
CBC Radio’s “As It Happens” (Canada) 

Graça Machel demands the UN stop protecting sexual abusers in peacekeeping missions

May 13, 2015
Canadian Press—English: 

Canadians join campaigners calling for end to UN peacekeeper sex abuse

May 13, 2015
Canadian Press—French

Un groupe dénonce les agressions sexuelles commises par des Casques bleus

May 13, 2015
*CTV Canada AM

VIDEO: New group challenging UN peacekeeper immunity

May 13, 2015
*Devex (USA)

New campaign launches to tackle peacekeeper sexual assault

May 13, 2015
Globe and Mail (Canada)—Print: 

Sexual-abuse scandals eroding UN’s credibility in peacekeeping, Dallaire says

May 13, 2015
Inner City Press (USA)

On CAR Rapes, ICP Asks Dallaire & Aids-Free World of Ladsous, FDLR

May 13, 2015
Inter Press Service (Italy) 

Campaign to End Sexual Violence Targets Civilian Peacekeepers First

May 13, 2015
Inter Press Service (Italy)—English

NGOs Urge Commission of Inquiry to Probe Sexual Abuse in U.N. Peacekeeping

May 13, 2015
Inter Press Service (Italy)—Dutch

Roep om verdrag na nieuwe misbruikaffaire bij vredesmissie

May 13, 2015
Inter Press Service (Italy)—Spanish

Reclaman investigación de abusos de fuerzas de paz de la ONU

May 13, 2015
Mashable (USA) 

Activists call for inquiry on United Nations' handling of rapes and sexual offenses

May 13, 2015
*Newsweek (USA)—English

Former Diplomats, U.N. Staff Demand Prosecution of Peacekeepers Accused of Abuse

May 13, 2015
*Newsweek (USA)—Russian

Миротворцев ООН хотят лишить неприкосновенности

May 13, 2015
Notimex (Mexico)

Expertos acusan a cascos azules civiles de ONU de inmunidad criminal

May 13, 2015
Radio Canada International

Campaign seeks to end sexual abuse by peacekeepers

May 13, 2015
Reuters (UK) 

Experts demand end to immunity for UN peacekeepers over sex abuse

May 13, 2015
Social Good Moms (blog) 

Expert panel draws up international code in response to reported peacekeeper sexual abuse

May 13, 2015
South African Broadcasting Corporation

Machel adds voice to Code Blue campaign

May 13, 2015
Toronto Star (Canada) 

Campaign seeks to end UN peacekeepers’ immunity over sex abuse

May 13, 2015
TeleSUR (Venezuela)

Campaign Launched to End UN Immunity for Sexual Abuse

May 13, 2015
Voice of America

Activists Challenge UN Personnel Immunity

May 13, 2015
Voice of America

UN Peacekeeper Immunity Challenged

May 13, 2015
Voice of America’s Special English: Learn-abc.com

UN Peacekeeper Immunity Challenged

May 1, 2015
International Business Times

CAR: UN 'covered up' rape of African boys by French peacekeepers, alleges aid worker
http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/car-un-covered-rape-african-boys-by-french-peacekeepers-alleges-aid-worker-1499322

May 1, 2015
CNN

French soldier-child sex abuse claims in Central African Republic investigated
http://www.cnn.com/2015/04/30/world/france-un-car-sex-abuse-claims/

May 1, 2015
Fox News
African troops involved with French in UN rape report scandal
http://www.foxnews.com/world/2015/05/01/african-troops-involved-with-french-in-un-rape-report-scandal.html

May 1, 2015
Le Temps
Viols en Centrafrique: l’ONU dans la tourmente
https://www.letemps.ch/monde/viols-centrafrique-lonu-tourmente

April 30, 2015
Al Jazeera

French soldiers accused of raping CAR children
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2015/04/french-soldiers-accused-raping-car-children-150430031734446.html

April 30, 2015
Deutsche Welle (DW)

'Investigate UN peacekeepers for sexual crimes'
https://www.dw.com/en/investigate-un-peacekeepers-for-sexual-crimes/a-18422296

April 30, 2015
France24

Video: Aid worker describes ‘tremendous’ amount of sexual abuse in CAR refugee camps
http://www.france24.com/en/20150430-video-aid-worker-describes-tremendous-amount-sexual-abuse-car-refugee-camps

April 30, 2015
Le Monde

Accusations de viols en Centrafrique : retour sur neuf mois d’enquête
http://www.lemonde.fr/afrique/article/2015/04/30/ce-que-l-on-sait-de-soupcons-d-abus-sexuels-de-soldats-sur-des-enfants-en-centrafrique_4625692_3212.html

April 29, 2015
Reuters

France investigates allegation of child abuse by its troops in Central Africa
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-france-centralafrica-abuse/france-investigates-allegation-of-child-abuse-by-its-troops-in-central-africa-idUSKBN0NK20020150429

April 29, 2015
AFP

France investigating alleged child sex abuse by its troops in C.Africa
https://www.news24.com/Africa/News/France-probes-alleged-child-sex-abuse-by-its-troops-in-CAR-20150430

29 April 2015
BBC

Newshour (Audio: segment begins at 01:34)

April 29, 2015
AP

France investigates accusations that soldiers raped children
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/chi-france-accusations-soldiers-raped-children-20150429-story.html

April 29, 2015
The Guardian
UN aid worker suspended for leaking report on child abuse by French troops
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/apr/29/un-aid-worker-suspended-leaking-report-child-abuse-french-troops-car

March 24, 2015
The Guardian

Sex abuse poses 'significant risk' to UN peacekeeping, says leaked report
https://www.theguardian.com/global-development-professionals-network/2015/mar/24/sex-abuse-un-peacekeeping-leaked-report