10 French Troops Killed in Afghanistan
By VOA News
19 August 2008
At least 10 French soldiers have been killed in a battle with Taliban insurgents east of the Afghan capital.
Officials say 21 other French soldiers were wounded in the clash about 50 kilometers east of Kabul. The officials say the fighting began when insurgents attacked NATO's International Security Assistance Force on Monday.
French President Nicolas Sarkozy says he will travel to Afghanistan to honor the troops. He says France is committed to continuing the fight against terrorism.
Taliban fighters also attacked a U.S. military base in eastern Afghanistan Tuesday. Afghan officials say six Taliban suicide bombers backed by gunmen detonated explosives outside Camp Salerno near the city of Khost.
The governor of Khost province, Arsala Jamal, says about 30 Taliban fighters attacked the base, but failed to breach the complex. He says the bodies of six suicide bombers were found. Other Afghan officials say 13 militants died in the attack.
Taliban suicide bombers also attacked Camp Salerno Monday, killing 10 people and wounding at least 13 others.
Meanwhile, Afghan officials say Pakistan's army chief is in Kabul today for talks with Afghan and international military officials.
General Ashfaq Kayani's visit comes a day after Pakistan's president Pervez Musharraf stepped down to avoid possible impeachment charges.
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