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    On CAR Rape by DPKO, Ban Fires Senegalese Gaye, French Ladsous Remains By Matthew Russell Lee UNITED NATIONS, August 12 -- When peacekeepers from France allegedly raped children in the Central African Republic and the UN learned about it a year ago, the UN and UNICEF did nothing, until UN Peacekeeping chief Herve Ladsous asked to fire the whistleblower in March of this year. Inner City Press asked UNICEF about its role, here. Now after Amnesty International reported in detail on the alleged rape on August 2 by UN Peacekeeping of a 12 year old girl in the PK5 neighborhood of Bangui, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on August 12 announced he asked for a resignation: of Babacar Gaye, head of the CAR mission and not Ladsous, the head of UN Peacekeeping documented to have tried to get CAR whistleblower Kompass fired (Ladsous denies it) and responsible for previous cover ups in DR Congo and Darfur. When Ban Ki-moon took three questions on August 12, Inner City Press between each one asked, What about Ladsous? Ban heard but did not answer, except to (politely) say as he left, You can ask him, pointing at spokesman Staphan Dujarric. Watch this site. At the August 11 noon briefing, Inner City Press asked Dujarric about UN Peacekeepers' exemption from the UN "End Rape in War" office, and if Ban would belatedly in this case identify those charged, and disclose findings and punishment, if any. Video here. Transcript below. Dujarric among other things said Ban might speak to the press later in the day: "The Secretary-General is considering this situation as we speak, and I expect him to issue a statement or brief you personally on this subject a bit later." Five and then six o'clock came -- no statement from Ban Ki-moon, much less needed Q&A. Dujarric has said "Either you'll hear from him or you'll get a statement... as soon as I know which it will be, I will let you know." But there was no such guidance either. We'll have more on this. This is part of a pattern, occuring under UN Peacekeeping chief Herve Ladsous who pointedly has refused to answer Press questions.

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    On CAR Rape by DPKO, Ban Fires Senegalese Gaye, French Ladsous Remains By Matthew Russell Lee UNITED NATIONS, August 12 -- When peacekeepers from France allegedly raped children in the Central African Republic and the UN learned about it a year ago, the UN and UNICEF did nothing, until UN Peacekeeping chief Herve Ladsous asked to fire the whistleblower in March of this year. Inner City Press asked UNICEF about its role, here. Now after Amnesty International reported in detail on the alleged rape on August 2 by UN Peacekeeping of a 12 year old girl in the PK5 neighborhood of Bangui, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on August 12 announced he asked for a resignation: of Babacar Gaye, head of the CAR mission and not Ladsous, the head of UN Peacekeeping documented to have tried to get CAR whistleblower Kompass fired (Ladsous denies it) and responsible for previous cover ups in DR Congo and Darfur. When Ban Ki-moon took three questions on August 12, Inner City Press between each one asked, What about Ladsous? Ban heard but did not answer, except to (politely) say as he left, You can ask him, pointing at spokesman Staphan Dujarric. Watch this site. At the August 11 noon briefing, Inner City Press asked Dujarric about UN Peacekeepers' exemption from the UN "End Rape in War" office, and if Ban would belatedly in this case identify those charged, and disclose findings and punishment, if any. Video here. Transcript below. Dujarric among other things said Ban might speak to the press later in the day: "The Secretary-General is considering this situation as we speak, and I expect him to issue a statement or brief you personally on this subject a bit later." Five and then six o'clock came -- no statement from Ban Ki-moon, much less needed Q&A. Dujarric has said "Either you'll hear from him or you'll get a statement... as soon as I know which it will be, I will let you know." But there was no such guidance either. We'll have more on this. This is part of a pattern, occuring under UN Peacekeeping chief Herve Ladsous who pointedly has refused to answer Press questions.

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    On UN Rape, Gaye's Resignation Letter (Why Not Ladsous?)

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    On CAR Rape by DPKO, Ban Fires Senegalese Gaye, French Ladsous Remains By Matthew Russell Lee UNITED NATIONS, August 12 -- When peacekeepers from France allegedly raped children in the Central African Republic and the UN learned about it a year ago, the UN and UNICEF did nothing, until UN Peacekeeping chief Herve Ladsous asked to fire the whistleblower in March of this year. Inner City Press asked UNICEF about its role, here. Now after Amnesty International reported in detail on the alleged rape on August 2 by UN Peacekeeping of a 12 year old girl in the PK5 neighborhood of Bangui, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on August 12 announced he asked for a resignation: of Babacar Gaye, head of the CAR mission and not Ladsous, the head of UN Peacekeeping documented to have tried to get CAR whistleblower Kompass fired (Ladsous denies it) and responsible for previous cover ups in DR Congo and Darfur. When Ban Ki-moon took three questions on August 12, Inner City Press between each one asked, What about Ladsous? Ban heard but did not answer, except to (politely) say as he left, You can ask him, pointing at spokesman Staphan Dujarric. Watch this site. At the August 11 noon briefing, Inner City Press asked Dujarric about UN Peacekeepers' exemption from the UN "End Rape in War" office, and if Ban would belatedly in this case identify those charged, and disclose findings and punishment, if any. Video here. Transcript below. Dujarric among other things said Ban might speak to the press later in the day: "The Secretary-General is considering this situation as we speak, and I expect him to issue a statement or brief you personally on this subject a bit later." Five and then six o'clock came -- no statement from Ban Ki-moon, much less needed Q&A. Dujarric has said "Either you'll hear from him or you'll get a statement... as soon as I know which it will be, I will let you know." But there was no such guidance either. We'll have more on this. This is part of a pattern, occuring under UN Peacekeeping chief Herve Ladsous who pointedly has refused to answer Press questions.

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    United Nations @ Nations Unies United Nations Muldimersona negated Stabilization Mision Mulidinensonnelle Inés des Nations Unies ‘Mission in the Central African Republic MINUSCA pour La Stabilisation en République Centrafricaine Ref: MINUSCA/2015/OSRSG/ Bangui, le 12 August 2015 At your request, | submit this letter of resignation as your Special Representative in the Central African Republic and Head of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated ‘Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA). MINUSCA has made considerable strides in performing its mandate, and | depart appreciating the fact that I have had the unique honor of leading a mission with dedicated, exceptional staff ~ military, police and civilians — all of whom worked tirelessly to support the Transitional Authorities in bringing about peace, security and stability in the Central African Republic. on all that has been achieved in the short time since 1 do not wish to elaborate in det MINUSCA was established, but would point to the rapid and nearly seamless transition from African Union to United Nations peacekeeping and, more recently, the critical role played by the Mission in supporting the Bangui Forum and its important outcomes. In my view, with the continued strong engagement and support by the United Nations and the intemational community, it will be possible to end the transition in the Central African Republic, with its citizens putting in place a democratically-elected Government through a peaceful electoral process and moving forward on reforms critical to enduring peace. Mr. Ban Ki-moon Secretary-General of the United Nations UNHQ ~ New York (USA) ‘Avenue Barkélémy Boganda, BP 3338, Bangui (RCA) ‘Tat: (236) 21617185 / 21617008 / 1 (312) 963 4279. Unfortunately, the important progress achieved by MINUSCA has been overshadowed by serious cases of human rights violations, including sexual exploitation and abuse, committed by both international and United Nations forces. I have throughout my tenure as your Special Representative underscored the importance of your zero tolerance policy and, in that regard, took a very robust stand against such acts, swiftly investigating all jons and ensu alle ing appropriate follow-up where allegations were substantiated. Based on my guidance, the Force Commander and the Police Commissioner issued firm directives, and frequent reminders of rules and regulations, and MINUSCA has repatriated many peacekeepers. And yet, abuses continued. Going forward, you may wish to consider that there could be a systemic problem warranting consideration at the highest level of the Organisation in close coordination with troop contributing countries, as MINUSCA is unfortunately not the rst peacekeeping operation to struggle with conduct and discipline issues, particularly early in its lifecycle, And without a systematic approach to the issue, it unfortunately is unlikely to be the last. It is regrettable that my long and faithful service to this Organization ~ in the Central Alfican Republic, Syria, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lebanon and Sinai, as well as at Headquarters ~ should come to such an abrupt and inglorious end. However, I remain deeply committed to the greater good of the United Nations and the aspirations laid out in its Charter. | therefore honor your request regarding my immediate resignation, with my sincere wishes that the good work we have begun in Central African Republic will continue, and will bring about the sustained peace and stability the people of the Central African Republic so desire, and deserve. Sincerely, ex | Lt. General (rtd) Babacar Gaye

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