US troops sent to Afghan border

The US today confirmed reports that more than 1,000 troops have been sent to the Afghan border in the former Soviet state of Uzbekistan.

Fri, 05 Oct, 2001 - 15:26

The US today confirmed reports that more than 1,000 troops have been sent to the Afghan border in the former Soviet state of Uzbekistan.

The Uzbek president also announced he had granted permission for US forces to use an air base in his country.

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