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Syria-Lebanon-Iran
Scandal hits Ukrainian UN troops
2005-09-05
The UN has told Ukraine to withdraw its peacekeepers in Lebanon, saying some have engaged in "financial misconduct". It gave no details, but Reuters news agency quotes unnamed UN officials as saying the troops have been involved in reselling $1m (£0.54m) worth of UN oil.

The Ukrainian contingent is part of the Interim Force in Lebanon (Unifil), which has 2,000 troops. The Ukrainian unit consists mainly of engineers and landmine removers.

"The United Nations has initiated action to replace the Ukrainian unit in Unifil and is taking necessary measures to prevent recurrence," the UN said in a statement.
"Youse guys can't cut in on our action!"
In Kiev the defence ministry said both the UN and Ukraine were "taking these events very seriously". Ukraine says an investigation is underway. It also says it will continue to play a role in UN operations elsewhere in the world.
Posted by:Steve White

#6  Good observation RC. We're talking about saving lifestyles here, so the response will be fast.
Posted by: Alaska Paul   2005-09-05 11:23  

#5  Note the faster response when UN graft is threatened versus "peacekeepers" getting involved in sex and/or slavery trade...
Posted by: Robert Crawford   2005-09-05 10:44  

#4  imagine my surprise that Sylwester didn't post this...
Posted by: Frank G   2005-09-05 10:40  

#3  Guess somebody forgot the UN's pay envelope.
Posted by: raptor   2005-09-05 10:05  

#2  "...reselling $1m (£0.54m) worth of UN oil." Interesting that the UN would own a bunch of oil.
Posted by: Super Hose   2005-09-05 09:51  

#1  "Give me a taste".
Tony Sopprano.
Posted by: gromgoru   2005-09-05 09:41  

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