Friday, February 20, 2009

NATO Allies Remain Cool to US Call for More Troops in Afghanistan

US calls for NATO allies to send more forces to Afghanistan have met with a weak response. Germany is against Washington's plans to provide security during the coming elections with the alliance's rapid response force.
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French DM rules out more troops for Afghanistan
France's defense minister is ruling out for now increasing the country's military presence in Afghanistan. Herve Morin told France-Inter radio Sunday that France has ''already made a considerable effort'' toward stabilizing the troubled country. He said ''there's no question for the moment of sending additional troops.''
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