U.S. General Stanley McChrystal, the commander for the international troops in Afghanistan, attends a meeting of the chiefs of defence staff of the 28 Nato member countries in Sintra in this September 18, 2009 file photo. REUTERS/Nacho Doce/FilesMcChrystal: Too Many Contractors in Afghanistan -- CBS News/AP
Top U.S. Commander Also Says Some Weapons and Ammo Entered Afghanistan From Iran, Numbers "Not Operationally Significant"
The top U.S. and NATO commander in Afghanistan said Friday that the coalition depends too much on private-sector contractors, and insisted his forces are keeping close watch on the flow of Taliban fighters who are training in Iran.
Gen. Stanley McChrystal, during a four-day visit to France, said the coalition in Afghanistan has become too dependent on private contractors in the effort to stabilize the country.
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