(CNN) The international poverty charity Oxfam has suspended two aid workers in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), as part of an ongoing investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct, bullying and abuses of power. "We are acutely aware of our duty to survivors, including in supporting them to speak out safely. We are working hard to conclude the investigation fairly, safely and effectively," an Oxfam spokesperson said in the statement. The new allegations and suspensions come just weeks after the charity was finally cleared to bid for government funding following a similar scandal in 2018. Haiti banned Oxfam after an investigation that year revealed it covered up sexual exploitation by members of staff following a disastrous earthquake in 2010.

Source: CNN April 02, 2021 13:18 UTC