General Petraeus Gives Congress A Progress Report On The War In Afghanistan

U.S. General Cites 'Significant' Progress In Afghanistan, But Calls Gains 'Fragile' -- Radio Free Europe

The commander of U.S. and NATO troops in Afghanistan has told a Senate committee that NATO forces have largely succeeding in halting the momentum of the Taliban and that U.S. plans to begin withdrawing troops this July remain on schedule.

But in his first testimony before Congress since he took command last year, U.S. General David Petraeus also warned the Senate Armed Services Committee that gains by the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) are not solidified and could still be reversed.

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US General: Security Transition in Afghanistan Will Start Soon, But Will be Gradual -- Voice of America
Petraeus Isn’t Sure How Many Troops Will Come Home In July -- The Danger Room
Petraeus: Taliban momentum halted in Afghanistan, but harder fighting ahead -- Washington Post
Petraeus: tough spring ahead, but Afghan drawdown on -- Reuters
Gen Petraeus: US to begin sending troops home from Afghanistan in July -- The Telegraph
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Petraeus still backing July drawdown in Afghanistan -- CNN
Gen. Petraeus Reports -- New York Times editorial
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