“We must coordinate among ourselves to continue actions against Daesh but also… take effective action against Al-Nusra,” Hollande said, directing his appeal at Russia and the US. French President Francois Hollande speaks at a press conference during the second day of the NATO Summit, in Warsaw, Poland, Saturday, July 9, 2016. (AP Photo/Alik Keplicz) French President Francois Hollande speaks at a press conference during the second day of the NATO Summit, in Warsaw, Poland, Saturday, July 9, 2016. (AP Photo/Alik Keplicz)French President Francois Hollande has called for international action against an Al-Qaeda affiliate in Syria, warning that the recent losses sustained by the Islamic State group could embolden other jihadist groups. The White House reported that the two leaders, in their call this week, “confirmed their commitment to defeating ISIL (IS) and the Al-Nusra Front”.

Source: Indian Express July 10, 2016 03:11 UTC