Obama sacks US commander in Afghanistan

US president Barack Obama sacked America’s top military man in Afghanistan after less than a year in command.

Tue, 12 May, 2009 - 18:15

US president Barack Obama sacked America’s top military man in Afghanistan after less than a year in command.

General David McKiernan will be replaced as the White House implements a new strategy in the country focusing on a surge in troops and civilian trainers.

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