France to repatriate bodies of six soldiers who died in Dien Bien Phu battle in Vietnam, marking the end of France's colonial empire in Indochina. Bodies were exhumed and will be studied for identification in France.
Key Points
Dien Bien Phu battle marked the end of France's colonial empire in Indochina
Vietnam's victory led to the country's division and subsequent conflicts
Bodies of six soldiers to be repatriated from Vietnam to France for identification and burial
Pros
Honoring the soldiers who died in the Dien Bien Phu battle
Providing closure to families of the deceased soldiers
Cons
The tragic history of war and loss of life
The complexity of identifying the remains after so many years