France's Barkhane mission in central Mali in 2017. AFP
A Eurocopter Tiger at the French Military base in Gao in November 2019. Thirteen soldiers were killed after two helicopters collided during an operation. AFP
France has more than 4,500 troops in Africa's Sahel region. AP Photo
The helicopter crash was the deadliest attack since the French intervention began in 2013. AFP
In total, 38 French soldiers have been killed in the region. AFP
A French soldier secure a perimeter during a break in the military convoy's trip between Gossi and Hombori in March. AFP
French President Emmanuel Macron visits soldiers of Operation Barkhane in Gao in 2017. He expressed his 'deep sadness' at the news. AP
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres warned that terrorist groups have strengthened their foothold across the Sahel. Reuters
A French gunner sits in a Puma helicopter flying near Tessalit in 2013. AFP
French soldiers of France's Barkhane are pictured next to a Eurocopter Tiger helicopter during the 2017 visit of the French President in Gao. AFP
France's Barkhane mission in central Mali in 2017. AFP
A Eurocopter Tiger at the French Military base in Gao in November 2019. Thirteen soldiers were killed after two helicopters collided during an operation. AFP
France has more than 4,500 troops in Africa's Sahel region. AP Photo
The helicopter crash was the deadliest attack since the French intervention began in 2013. AFP
In total, 38 French soldiers have been killed in the region. AFP
A French soldier secure a perimeter during a break in the military convoy's trip between Gossi and Hombori in March. AFP
French President Emmanuel Macron visits soldiers of Operation Barkhane in Gao in 2017. He expressed his 'deep sadness' at the news. AP
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres warned that terrorist groups have strengthened their foothold across the Sahel. Reuters
A French gunner sits in a Puma helicopter flying near Tessalit in 2013. AFP
French soldiers of France's Barkhane are pictured next to a Eurocopter Tiger helicopter during the 2017 visit of the French President in Gao. AFP
France's Barkhane mission in central Mali in 2017. AFP