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The recent deaths of three French soldiers in Iraq have put the spotlight back on France’s military commitment in the country, nearly ten years after the launch of Operation Chammal. Between training Iraqi troops, security cooperation and economic interests, Paris is seeking to strengthen its ties while Iraq continues to heal the wounds of past conflicts.
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Sergeant Baptiste Gauchot, of the 19th Engineer Regiment, Warrant Officer (adjudant) Nicolas Latourte, of the 6th Engineer Regiment, and Sergeant Nicolas Mazier of Air Parachute Commando No. 10. Three French soldiers died in Iraq within the space of a few days. Almost 10 years after the launch of Operation Chammal, what is the French military doing in Iraq?
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