The son of Guinea’s first president, Sékou Touré, Mohamed Touré, has returned to Guinea after serving seven years in a U.S. prison.
Touré and his wife, Denise Cros-Touré, were convicted in 2019 for allegedly enslaving a young Guinean woman for 16 years in their Texas home. The case drew widespread attention, with U.S. authorities describing it as a severe human trafficking offense.
The Guinean government has confirmed Touré’s return, stating that it followed months of negotiations between Guinea and the United States. Officials have not disclosed further details about the terms of his return or any restrictions he may face in his home country.
Touré and Cros-Touré were accused of forcing a young Guinean girl into domestic servitude, subjecting her to abuse, isolation, and unpaid labor from childhood into adulthood. U.S. authorities prosecuted the case under human trafficking laws, leading to their conviction and prison sentences.
While some in Guinea see his return as a diplomatic success, others continue to raise concerns about justice for victims of trafficking.
Human rights groups have urged authorities to strengthen protections against similar abuses in the region.