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France Prepares To Bomb Syria In Retaliation For Refugee Crisis

• http://www.zerohedge.com

Using the always-ready excuse of "grappling with the threat of terrorism," Bloomberg reports Hollande's response to Europe's biggest refugee crisis since World War II by increasing the bombing of the very place from which the refugees are fleeing...

As Bloomberg reports, France is preparing for air strikes in Syria as President Francois Hollande seeks ways both to stem a flood of refugees from  the Middle East into Europe and grapple with the threat of terrorism.

Hollande is seeking a response to Europe's biggest refugee crisis since World War II in tune with public opinion that remains largely hostile to a massive increase in immigration.

"I've asked the minister of defense to begin reconnaissance flights over Syria from tomorrow that would allow for strikes against the Islamic State," Hollande said at a press conference in Paris on Monday. Hollande, who ruled out sending troops, said Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad is an impediment to peace in the country.

France has warplanes in Abu Dhabi and at a Jordanian air force base.

"These will be reconnaissance and intelligence flights," Hollande said. "We want to know where the training and command sites are."

German Chancellor Angela Merkel announced 6 billion euros ($6.7 billion) to help the thousands of migrants pouring into the country. Hollande said today that France will accept 24,000 refugees over two years. He estimates that there are 60,000 asylum seekers in France in 2015.


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