The United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo has announced the suspension of some of its peacekeepers due to reports of significant misconduct. The mission emphasizes its policy of zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse.According to AFP news agency, the allegations involve eight South African peacekeepers. The Monusco mission has previously faced accusations of sexual abuse.

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It maintains a force of over 14,000 troops stationed in eastern DR Congo.In recent years, there have been multiple protests against the UN, with critics accusing it of failing to adequately protect civilians from attacks by various armed groups.

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