Uruguayan peacekeepers in Haiti accused of abuse
Uruguay has ordered the recall of five of its peacekeepers from Haiti, amid allegations that they were involved in the sexual assault of a teenage boy.
The head of Uruguay’s naval contingent in Haiti has also been relieved of his post over the alleged incident.
Uruguay acted after a video clip appeared on the internet, which purported to show the abuse.
It is the latest controversy involving UN peacekeepers in Haiti.
The Uruguayan military said it was taking “severe and exemplary measures” to deal with the allegations, and that it would apply the maximum penalty if the accused men were found guilty.