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Oxfam Haiti scandal: Suspects 'physically threatened' witnesses
1 hour ago
Oxfam has revealed that three of the men accused of sexual misconduct in Haiti physically threatened witnesses during a 2011 investigation.
The charity has published its internal report on alleged abuse by some of its staff following public pressure.
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Earlier this month, the Times newspaper published allegations that Oxfam aid workers in Haiti had used prostitutes in 2011. Oxfam denied a cover-up but its handling of the scandal is being investigated by the Charity Commission.
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Theresa May told BBC London the revelation that three Oxfam staff physically intimidated witnesses during the charity's investigation was "absolutely horrific".
More:
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-43107985
