Thursday, July 29, 2010

Netherlands Preparing To Leave Afghanistan This Weekend

Twenty-four Dutch soldiers were killed and 140 injured over the last four years Photo: AFP/GETTY Images

Taliban Congratulates Netherlands For Pulling Soldiers Out Of Afghanistan -- The Telegraph

The Taliban has congratulated the Netherlands for plans to pull its soldiers out of Afghanistan this weekend.

Almost 2,000 Dutch troops have been deployed in the Uruzgan region, where the Taliban is active and opium production is high.

The final contingent of 250 Dutch soldiers will be withdrawn on Sunday, after strong domestic opposition to participation in the Nato-led International Security Assistance Force.

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More News On The Netherlands Leaving Afghanistan

Dutch troops to leave Afghanistan -- AFP
Taliban congratulates Dutch on Afghan withdrawal -- Radio Netherlands Worldwide
Dutch military chief gives upbeat assessment of 4-year Afghan mission in which his son died -- Canadian Press

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