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Basic principle of French Armed Forces is unicity of command: General Valentin Seiler

May 29, 2024 11:58 am

In an interview, General Valentin Seiler spoke about the recently-concluded SHAKTI exercise, importance of joint commands for France and the Army’s focus on the Indo-Pacific.

Mali: Targeted attack kills two French soldiers

January 03, 2021 11:59 am

French President Emmanuel Macron expressed grief over the deaths of Sergeant Yvonne Huynh and Brigadier Loic Risser in the Menaka region, his office said in a statement.

French troops stay in Mali after coup, no end in sight

August 25, 2020 6:04 pm

An unflinching Macron is pressing on, refusing to withdraw France's 5,100 troops from West Africa, even though extremist attacks have multiplied and victory looks like a mirage in the crescent-shaped sand dunes for which France's Operation Barkhane is named.

Germany, France, Britain to keep troops in Mali despite coup

August 22, 2020 12:37 pm

German Defense Minister Kramp-Karrenbauer said Sahel terrorism remained a "great threat." Her French coounterpart called Mali part of a "security challenge" across Sahel Africa, impinging on "the whole of Europe."

France investigates accusations that soldiers raped children

April 30, 2015 11:03 am

The allegations are especially damning for France, which sees itself as a model of human rights.

France sends soldiers to guard Air Algeria wreck

July 25, 2014 2:46 pm

The crash was the third airline disaster within a week.

War games

September 26, 2013 1:02 am

The Army’s Kumaon regiment — one of its most decorated — has been getting a good run,of late,when it comes to bilateral military exercises.

French and Niger troops kill Islamists holding out at Niger base

May 25, 2013 10:44 am

Islamists involved in two major terror attacks were killed on Friday by French,Niger troops.

French army didn’t fire warning shots,say CAR survivors

April 17, 2013 12:48 am

For the six injured Indians who survived the March 25 firing by the French troops in the strife-torn Central African Republic (CAR),it was sheer miracle

French troops who killed 2 Indians in CAR mistook vehicles for car bombs

March 27, 2013 8:57 am

Six of the 15 Indians in three vehicles were injured in the shooting in CAR’s capital of Bangui.

FRENCH ARMY PHOTOS

French troops take part in marching practice for Republic Day celebrations

January 18, 2016 3:26 pm

French soldiers on January 18 took part in marching practice at the Rajpath along with Indian soldiers for the Republic Day celebrations next week.

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