UN acknowledges role in the Haiti imported cholera epidemic that killed thousands

Saturday, August 20th 2016 - 01:45 UTC

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For the first time since a cholera epidemic believed to be imported by the United Nations peacekeepers began killing thousands of Haitians nearly six years ago, the office of Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has acknowledged that the United Nations played a role in the initial outbreak and that a “significant new set of U.N. actions” will be needed to respond to the crisis. Read full article

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Briton
To little, to late,.
Aug 20th, 2016 - 07:24 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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rlsimmonsjr
1 American: *too little, too late
Aug 20th, 2016 - 08:02 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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ChrisR
Puts a whole new meaning on “don't worry, we've come to help you”.
Aug 22nd, 2016 - 12:39 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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