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March 15, 2016

Report: Top U.S. General Proposes Resuming Strikes Against Taliban
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A top U.S. general has proposed resuming offensive strikes against the
Taliban in Afghanistan. The Washington Post reports top Pentagon
officials have accused General John F. Campbell, who recently left his
post as commander of U.S. forces in Afghanistan, of breaking with
procedure by forwarding his proposal directly to the White House without
the knowledge of Defense Secretary Ashton Carter. Campbell denies the
claim. Current policy allows the United States to strike the Taliban
only under certain conditions, including if there's a direct threat to
U.S. troops.
Topics:Afghanistan

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