Court dismisses sex abuse case french soldiers

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A French court has dismissed a case against 14 French soldiers accused of sexually abusing children in the Central African Republic (CAR) between 2013 and 2014. The case was brought by a French human rights group, Sherpa, on behalf of 14 victims, who alleged that the soldiers had committed sexual abuse, including rape, in the town of Bangui.

The court's decision was met with widespread criticism from human rights groups and victims' advocates, who argued that the case was not properly investigated and that the soldiers' actions were not taken seriously.

The case was initially investigated by the French military, but the investigation was criticized for being incomplete and biased. The French government later launched a new investigation, but it was also criticized for being inadequate.

The victims' lawyers argued that the court's decision was a "travesty of justice" and that it would send a message that French soldiers were above the law. They also expressed concern that the decision would discourage other victims from coming forward.

The French government has faced criticism in the past for its handling of sexual abuse cases involving its soldiers. In 2018, a report by the French parliament found that the country's military had failed to properly investigate and punish cases of sexual abuse and harassment.

The dismissal of the case has sparked outrage and calls for accountability from human rights groups and victims' advocates. The case highlights the need for greater transparency and accountability in the investigation and prosecution of sexual abuse cases involving military personnel.