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More than 600 troops from Congo Republic serving as UN peace keepers in the Central African Republic, CAR, will be returning home following allegations of sex abuse and other misconduct.
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres will announce the withdrawal today during a news conference at the United Nations.
The decision follows a report by the UN commander of the MINUSCA force who warned that Congo Republic should either take steps to rein in the troops or be forced to repatriate them.
The 629 peace keepers deployed in Berberati, the third-largest city of CAR are Congo’s only contribution to UN peacekeeping. Last year, 120 troops from the same contingent were sent back following allegations of sexual abuse and exploitation involving at least 7 victims, six of whom were children.