France Asks U.S. To Drop Charges Against Khadr

"As a minor at the time of the events, Mr. Khadr must be given special treatment — a point on which there is a universal consensus," Andreani said.

Khadr is expected to be tried by a military tribunal later this year on charges he killed a U.S. soldier with a hand grenade.

Under a United Nations protocol, fighters under 18 years of age are defined as child soldiers.

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