Saturday, January 30, 2016

France Orders Investigation Into CAR Sex Abuse Allegations

A camp for displaced people in the CAR was set up at Bangui's airport when the recent trouble began in 2014 (AFP)

French Defence Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian has ordered an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse of children by French soldiers in the Central African Republic. 

BBC Africa Live report continues:

The United Nations said it had uncovered six more cases of children being sexually abused by European soldiers, at or near a refugee camp at Bangui airport. 

French soldiers serving in France's Sangaris force are already being investigated over allegations they forced children to perform sexual acts in exchange for food. 
Georgia has said it's also investigating similar allegations against its troops.

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