PARIS: France’s attitude to the killing of its citizens in Syria fighting for the Islamic State group has rarely been as frankly stated as it was in the lead up to the fall of Raqqa.

“We are committed along with our allies to the destruction of Daesh (Islamic State) and we’re doing everything to that end,” Defense Minister Florence Parly told reporters at the weekend.

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