UN Forces Armed DR Congo Militias

Apparently, the UN can't get a break when it comes to its image in the world. Maybe it has something to do with corruption, lack of leadership, and/or neglect. Here is a BBC article on UN peacekeeping forces giving arms to militias.

The UN has covered up claims that its troops in Democratic Republic of Congo gave arms to militias and smuggled gold and ivory, the BBC has learned.

The allegations, based on confidential UN sources, involve Pakistani and Indian troops working as peacekeepers.

The UN investigated some of the claims in 2007, but said it could not substantiate claims of arms dealing.

UN insiders told the BBC's Panorama they had been prevented from pursuing their inquiries for political reasons.

Now it could just be allegations, yet this isn't the first time there has been corruption in UN initiatives, don't forget the oil for food fiasco. I like the UN, don't get me wrong, yet there needs to be more regulation in terms of its policies.

UN: What happened?