Content_paragraphs:  Between 1 October 2020 and 31 December 2020, nine allegations of sexual 
  
  exploitation and abuse were reported against MINUSCA military personnel. A total 
  
  of 27 allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse were recorded in 2020, 20 of which 
  
  related to incidents allegedly committed in previous years (or in one instance at an 
  
  unknown time). The MINUSCA 24-hour hotline continued to serve as a critical tool 
  
  in reporting misconduct.