France & UK: the toll of terrorism
04 December 2019 |
8:39 am
Victims of terrorism and those who fell while fighting against it have been remembered in the UK and France. 13 soldiers died in Mali during an operation targeting jihadis. Emmanuel Macron said their sacrifice was "for the freedom of the world".It comes as vigils have been held in the UK for the two people killed in Friday's London Bridge attack. Families are battling to ensure their memories and beliefs aren't used for political point-scoring.
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