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Traiskirchen "a scandal"

Reality Check: Amnesty report on Traiskirchen; the peacekeeper problem

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"The things happening are ridiculous... and it wouldn't cost a cent to change them" - Heinz Patzelt

The much anticipated report by Amnesty International on conditions in the Traiskirchen refugee reception centre was published today, and it has some scathing criticism of the organisation and practices.

The General Secretary of Amnesty International, Heinz Patzelt, describes the key findings of the organisation's report, and says the failings are not down to a lack of money or expertise, but rather populist politics being bput before human rights.

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Ban may be shocked and angry, but there is little he can do under the current system.

The problems with peacekeepers

UN Secretary General, Ban Ki-Moon, has expressed his shock and shame at the abuses committed by UN peacekeepers.

UN correspondent, Imogen Foulkes, explains why this is such a thorny issue, and why there is no immediate solution.

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