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Where did the French Foreign Legion serve after the Algerian War of Independence?

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French Foreign Legion soldiers in uniform with white hats and rifles stand in formation during a Bastille Day parade on the Champs Elysees in Paris. — French Foreign Legion Soldiers of the French Foreign Legion in a parade celebrating Bastille Day in Paris.

Following the Algerian War of Independence and the subsequent relocation of its headquarters to Aubagne in 1962, the French Foreign Legion continued to serve in various international conflicts and peacekeeping operations.

Key areas of service after 1962 include:

Africa: Legionnaires participated in expeditions in Chad (1969–70) and Kolwezi, Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of the Congo), in 1978. They have also been deployed frequently to Côte d’Ivoire and other regions across the continent.12
Middle East: The legion served in Lebanon during the early 1980s and participated in the Persian Gulf War (1990–91) as part of Opération Daguet.12
Other Global Operations: Legion units have been deployed to the Balkans, Afghanistan, and Southeast Asia to support various military and peacekeeping missions.12