"Peacekeepers" Sex Scandal

Here, UN officials talk of firing a police officer who has brought their sexual abuse of women to light. A UN member claims, "Those girls are whores of war...It happens; I will not dictate for morality." It seems as though the sexual crimes committed have been swept under the rug, justified with candy or small amounts of money, or are poorly investigated. Interesting that peacekeepers are accused of sexually exploiting the very people they're supposed to be protecting... Although the crimes have allegedly decreased, they are still occurring and many remain unresolved. Is this really an effect of war? Is this more common than we may like to think?