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Ben Cardin: “What capacity do they build in countries where there are U.N. peacekeeping missions to be able to have the capacity to…”

On the recordApril 12, 2016
What capacity do they build in countries where there are U.N. peacekeeping missions to be able to have the capacity to prosecute those who violate the laws in those countries on sexual exploitation and abuse.
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Ben Cardin
Democratic · Maryland

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Senator Cardin questions the U.N.'s ability to help countries prosecute violators of sexual exploitation laws.

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