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Back to EpisodesUS Diplomat Jailed for Child Abuse in Burkina Faso
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Fode Sitafa Mara, a US embassy worker in Burkina Faso, sentenced to life for sexually abusing two teenage girls. Conviction came after a two-week trial in October 2025, with Mara found guilty of aggravated sexual abuse, attempted coercion, and attempted obstruction of justice. The crimes occurred between 2022-2023 at a US-leased residence, under American legal jurisdiction. Mara exploited the girls family situation and sent explicit messages, highlighting the Justice Departments commitment to holding Americans accountable for child exploitation worldwide.
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