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French President honours soldiers killed in rescue operation freeing hostages in Burkina Faso

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epa07569307 French President Emmanuel Macron honours the flag-drapped coffins of late special forces soldiers Cedric de Pierrepont and Alain Bertoncello, who were killed in a night-time rescue of four foreign hostages including two French citizens in Burkina Faso last week, during a national tribute at the Invalides in Paris, France, 14 May 2019. EPA-EFE/PHILIPPE WOJAZER / POOL MAXPPP OUT

French President Emmanuel Macron honours the flag-drapped coffins of late special forces soldiers Cedric de Pierrepont and Alain Bertoncello, who were killed in a night-time rescue of four foreign hostages including two French citizens in Burkina Faso last week, during a national tribute at the Invalides in Paris, France, 14 May 2019.

EPA-EFE/PHILIPPE WOJAZER

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