Turkish soldiers to help train Northern Alliance

Turkey, the only Muslim member of NATO, has announced plans to send special forces soldiers to Afghanistan to help train the anti-Taliban Northern Alliance.

Turkey, the only Muslim member of NATO, has announced plans to send special forces soldiers to Afghanistan to help train the anti-Taliban Northern Alliance.

Prime Minister Bulent Ecevit made the announcement today, a day after Washington reportedly asked for Turkish help.

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