THERE WAS NO SEXUAL ABUSE, ACORDING TO MILITARY JUSTICE
According to Military Justice, the five Uruguayan soldiers did not sexually abuse the young Haitian though there was physical abuse.
Military justice prosecuted the five Uruguayan soldiers in Haiti for “disobedience” (four of them) and “omission of service” (the remaining soldier) due to the abuse committed against a young Haitian, made public in a video.
Notwithstanding, Castrense Justice conluded that there was no rape, in contrast to his allegations, his family’s, and the National Network of Human Rights Defense in Haiti.
The President of the Supreme Military Court, General Julio Halty, confirmed today that there was no proof that the five MINUSTAH marines had actually raped the young man.
According to investigation carried out by the UN, the navy and the Uruguayan defense Ministry, “it cannot be inferred that there was rape” stated Halty.
The general added that Military Justice has no jurisdiction in that type crime but if they had confirmed the supposed rape then they would immediately have warned the regular justice system so something could be done. He also explained that the five marines are being held in two centers in Montevideo.
The official in charge of the base where the incident took place is also being placed at the disposal o the Judge, but in different conditions: this person has not been detained and has only been subpoenaed so he can declare in court.
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