20 NATO Countries To Send More Troops To Afghanistan -- Voice of America
NATO says more than 20 countries plan to increase troop levels in Afghanistan, following US President Obama's increased commitment to the war.
NATO says at least 20 countries plan to increase their troop levels in Afghanistan, following U.S. President Barack Obama's announcement of a 30,000-troop boost to the war-torn nation.
NATO spokesman James Appathurai told reporters NATO members had shown a clear determination to support President Barack Obama's strategy in Afghanistan - not just through rhetoric, but by dispatching more troops.
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