Spain considers boosting troop presence in Afghanistan

Spain’s defence minister says she will consider sending more troops to Afghanistan amid a surge in insurgent attacks.

Spain considers boosting troop presence in Afghanistan

Spain’s defence minister says she will consider sending more troops to Afghanistan amid a surge in insurgent attacks.

Carme Chacon said if post-election security conditions require a troop increase she will go to parliament to request it.

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