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Sri Lanka Troops Face Haiti Abuse Probe
Sri Lanka’s troop deployment to Haiti for a U.S.-backed security force is sparking global outrage as human rights groups demand a pause—citing past U.N. findings that over 130 Sri Lankan peacekeepers sexually exploited Haitian children, with commanders complicit yet never held accountable. Fourteen organizations urge an independent vetting process before any troops deploy, arguing current self-certification methods are inadequate. The U.S. insists on strict guidelines and no evidence of misconduct among new personnel, but advocates warn systemic impunity remains a grave risk for Haiti…
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