Move to Afghanistan 'support' role

International forces in Afghanistan will shift into a “support role” from next year, British Prime Minister David Cameron and US President Barack Obama confirmed today following talks in the White House.

Move to Afghanistan 'support' role
Wed, 14 Mar, 2012 - 16:46

International forces in Afghanistan will shift into a “support role” from next year, British Prime Minister David Cameron and US President Barack Obama confirmed today following talks in the White House.

Mr Obama told a joint press conference that details of the next stage of transition to Afghan control would be determined at the Nato summit in Chicago.

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