France at War with Al-Qaida

After the terrorist network killed a French aid worker that they held hostage in April, France declared war on Al-Qaida. Putting word into action, attacking the base camp of the terror network's North African branch.

This event marked the change of strategy for France, from its usually discrete fight against terrorism. The killers will not go unpunished, President Sarkozy said in an unexpected strong language.

We are at war with Al-Qaida, the Prime Minister Francois Fillon said a day before the confirmation of the death of 78-year old hostage Michel Germaneau.