(only 9 years late but hey at least they finally see the light...)
Pretty bad when France has to declare war as the United States placates
First I thought of the French from Hogan’s Heroes.
Then I thought of the French from the Revolutionary War.
Bienvenues, mes amis!
At least they didn’t declare war on “terror”, but an organization. I always hated how this war was labeled.
Durandal delivered at treetop level by a quartet of Mirage 2000's can ruin a jihadi camper's day.
Tres formidable!
https://www.osac.gov/Reports/report.cfm?contentID=119832
“YOU ARE HERE: Home > Reports > Consular Affairs Bulletins > Report
Warden Message: Mauritania Potential AQIM Activity, Caution Urged
CONSULAR AFFAIRS BULLETINS
Sub-Saharan Africa - Mauritania
23 Jul 2010”
SNIPPET: “U.S. Embassy Nouakchott released the following Warden Message on July 23, 2010:
The U.S. Embassy in Nouakchott is issuing this Warden Message to call U.S. citizens’ attention to recent events in the north of Mali, and to urge U.S. citizens to exercise heightened awareness and take additional security measures in light of these events.
According to press reporting, on July 22, Mauritanian security forces conducted a raid against an Al-Qaida in the Lands of the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) camp in northern Mali. France has confirmed that it provided some technical assistance. As a result of perceived Western involvement in the raid, it is possible that AQIM will attempt retaliatory attacks against Western targets of opportunity. Accordingly, U.S. citizens should remain vigilant and attempt to maintain as low a profile as possible. Citizens should also review the U.S. Department of State’s Travel Warnings for Mali, Mauritania, and Niger.
Citizens should also review recent Warden Messages issued by the U.S. Embassies in Bamako, Nouakchott, and Ouagadougou.”
You are aware that French Forces have been fighting in Afghanistan since 2001?