France's ambassador to Ivory Coast accused of sexual harassment
France's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has launched an internal inquiry into Gilles Huberson, ambassador to Ivory Coast, after several women accused him of sexist and sexual violence, Mediapart has learnt. Huberson, who occupies one of France's most prestigious diplomatic postings in Africa, is reported to have returned to Paris, even though Ivory Coast faces an important and potentially tense election in less than two months. Michel Pauron reports.
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FranceFrance's current ambassador to the Ivory Coast is being investigated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Paris over allegations of sexual harassment, Mediapart has been told. Gilles Huberson has been accused of sexist and sexual violence by at least five women, who have given statements to an official at the ministry in Paris as part of the internal probe.
