The United Nations (UN) has suspended two male staff allegedly seen having sex in its official vehicle in Tel Aviv, Israel.
The UN had last week launched a probe after a video of the incident went viral on the internet.
Stephane Dujarric, spokesman of the UN secretary-general, said in New York that both workers have been placed on “administrative leave without pay” pending the conclusion of the investigation.
According to the New Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Dujarric said the officials were “likely assigned to the UN Truce Supervision Organisation (UNTSO)” in Jerusalem.
She said, “Two male international staff members, who were in the UN vehicle in Tel Aviv have been identified as having engaged in misconduct, including conduct of sexual nature.
“Given the seriousness of the allegation of failing to observe the standards of conduct expected of international civil servants, the two staff members have been placed on administrative leave without pay.
“This is pending the results and conclusion of the ongoing OIOS investigation. UNTSO has re-engaged in a robust awareness-raising campaign to remind its personnel of their obligations to the UN Code of Conduct.
“The OIOS investigation continues.”
