The UN Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea (UNMEE) has said it has established a board of inquiry to investigate and report on allegations of misconduct by members of the mission. The establishment of the board follows allegations appearing in Italian media that a former UNMEE peacekeeper was being investigated by the Italian military prosecutor's office over accusations of having allegedly had sex with underage girls while serving in the mission area. UNMEE pointed out that the allegations had never previously been reported to the mission, but that it had "zero tolerance" for such acts. According to a press statement issued on Wednesday, the board, which comprises senior UN military and professional civilian staff is to "investigate and report on all allegations concerning incidents involving serious misconduct by members of UNMEE".
The inquiry would extend to any incidents involving serious misconduct not previously subject to a board of inquiry, UNMEE said. It is expected to present its findings to the Special Representative to the UN Secretary-General on 19 September.
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