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2 French Soldiers Suspended Over Child Sex Claims

July 01 2015

Burkina Faso

Two French soldiers on mission in the West African country of Burkina Faso have been suspended over allegations that they sexually abused children, reports France 24.

The soldiers were suspected "of engaging in acts of a sexual nature with two children," said the Ministry of Defense on Tuesday.

One of the alleged victims was a five-year-old girl.

About 220 French troops are stationed in Burkina Faso as part of a counterterror operation that reaches across the region from...

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