At least 62 French soldiers have been killed in [[Afghanistan]] during [[Operation Enduring Freedom]] since its inception in 2001.<ref>[http://www.defense.gouv.fr/operations/afghanistan/in-memoriam/in-memoriam In Memoriam]</ref>
France has also intervened in Mali to stem the advance of islamists in 2013 and is participating in strikes against ISIS along with the United States.
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