Four French soldiers died in Afghanistan after a member of the Afghan National Army opened fire at an operational base in Kapisa, it was reported on Friday There are also reports of others being injured.
The NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen issued a statement sending his condolences to the families of those who died.
Incidents like this are rare and as the statement from the NATO Secretary General makes clear, 130,00 International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) troops work with 300,000 Afghan troops "And that take a lot of trust among a lot of soldiers".
A statement from the French Prime Minister said:
"Our soldiers have fallen, were injured in the line of duty. This duty is borrowing dignity and nobility. This duty is in the image of these brave men who chose the profession of arms, their bravery and professionalism is great is recognized. And that's why their opponents use methods and as low as vile. This duty is a reflection of their mission to secure a country that was ravaged by years of war and which was exploited by fanatics who were driven from power, but not giving up violence."
The NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen issued a statement sending his condolences to the families of those who died.
Incidents like this are rare and as the statement from the NATO Secretary General makes clear, 130,00 International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) troops work with 300,000 Afghan troops "And that take a lot of trust among a lot of soldiers".
A statement from the French Prime Minister said:
"Our soldiers have fallen, were injured in the line of duty. This duty is borrowing dignity and nobility. This duty is in the image of these brave men who chose the profession of arms, their bravery and professionalism is great is recognized. And that's why their opponents use methods and as low as vile. This duty is a reflection of their mission to secure a country that was ravaged by years of war and which was exploited by fanatics who were driven from power, but not giving up violence."
"I want to bow to our soldiers deserve all the support
of the French, I think of their families, I think of friends, I think of their
brothers in arms. I want to send on behalf of the Government a message of
solidarity and affection and I ask you to meet with me a minute of silence in
their honor."
Some reports say that France may consider pulling its troops out of Afghanistan following the incident but this has not been confirmed.
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