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Archive Home > 2008 > September > 17 > Commander: More troops in Afghanistan

Commander: More troops in Afghanistan


September 17, 2008

KABUL, Afghanistan — The commander of foreign troops in Afghanistan said Tuesday he had issued new orders aimed at reducing the number of civilians accidentally killed in airstrikes and raids.

Gen. David McKiernan also said he needed more troops than previously requested. After an....

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