France to withdraw 200 special forces from Afghanistan

France is to withdraw 200 members of its special forces in eastern Afghanistan within weeks, Defence Minister Michele Alliot-Marie said today.

France to withdraw 200 special forces from Afghanistan
Sun, 17 Dec, 2006 - 12:41

France is to withdraw 200 members of its special forces in eastern Afghanistan within weeks, Defence Minister Michele Alliot-Marie said today.

“There is a general reorganisation of our (troops),” she said during a visit to Afghanistan.

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