As a result of this statement, France has pulled out of the commemorative events and former Foreign Affairs Minister of France demands that president Hollande defends the Honor of France and its army. 
Kama matokeo ya matamshi hayo, serikali ya Ufaransa imesusia matukio yote ya kukumbuka mauaji hayo na waziri wa zamani wa Mambo ya Nje wa Ufaransa anamtaka rais Hollande kutetea Heshima ya Ufaransa na jeshi lake .