By SPA
United Nations : United Nations staff deaths in 2007 made it “one of the deadliest years” experienced by the organization, the Staff Union of the United Nations Secretariat said in a press release Wednesday.
“At least nine peacekeepers and 33 civilian staff members” have been killed during 2007, according to the release.
“Prevention is the task of the Department of Safety and Security, but especially of Member States. Those responsible for such heinous acts must be sought and brought to justice by Member states, who are responsible for national security,” said Staff Union President Stephen Kisambira in the release.
“Very seldom are perpetrators prosecuted, perpetuating the climate of impunity,” Kisambira added.
“While we mourn our colleagues and the other civilians killed, we cannot but stress the need for prevention and punishment,” Kisambira said.