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2 French Soldiers Suspended over Child Sex Claims in Burkina

Two French soldiers have been suspended over child sex allegations in the west African country of Burkina Faso, France's defense ministry said Tuesday.

After he was informed about the allegations, Defense Minister Jean-Yves le Drian had "immediately alerted the competent judicial authorities," it said, adding that a "probe has been launched by the Chief of Army Staff."

Source: Agence France Presse


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