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May 9, 2017

Pentagon Pushes to Deploy 3,000 More U.S. Troops to Afghanistan
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In Washington, D.C., members of the Trump administration and Pentagon
officials are pushing for the deployment of least 3,000 more U.S. troops
to Afghanistan and the relaxation of restrictions on launching
airstrikes there. The recommendation comes after the top U.S. commander
in Afghanistan, General John Nicholson, warned the war has reached a
stalemate. The United Nations says last year saw a record number of
Afghan civilian deaths and displacement. President Trump is expected to
decide whether to approve the deployment of additional troops later this
month. There are currently about 8,400 U.S. troops in Afghanistan.


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