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November 26, 2012

Report: U.S. Seeks to Keep 10,000 Troops in Afghanistan 
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The Obama administration is reportedly hoping to keep some 10,000 troops
in Afghanistan after the formal end of combat operations in 2014. The
White House has long billed its 2014 deadline as an end to the Afghan
war, but it is quietly prepared plans for a residual troop presence to
train Afghan forces and conduct so-called "counterterrorism" operations.
According to the Wall Street Journal, the proposed 10,000-strong U.S.
force still requires approval from the Afghan government. A key issue of
contention is said to be whether U.S. soldiers will fall under the
jurisdiction of Afghan courts.

 

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