Karzai welcomes troop withdrawal

Afghan president Hamid Karzai has welcomed news that nearly half of Britain's troops will be withdrawn from the country next year.

Karzai welcomes troop withdrawal
Thu, 20 Dec, 2012 - 07:54

Afghan president Hamid Karzai has welcomed news that nearly half of Britain's troops will be withdrawn from the country next year.

Mr Karzai insisted his forces are ready to take on defence of the country.

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