JALALABAD BRIEFING
U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel speaks to the press in Jalalabad, Afghanistan, March 9, 2013. Hagel traveled to Afghanistan on his first trip as the 24th defense secretary to visit U.S. troops, NATO leaders and Afghan counterparts. DOD photo by Erin A. Kirk-Cuomo
Hagel-Karzai Talks Canceled In Kabul -- Radio Free Europe
A meeting between U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and Afghan President Hamid Karzai in Kabul has been canceled, reportedly due to security reasons.
Hagel is making his first visit to Afghanistan since becoming U.S. defense secretary.
Hagel and Karzai had been expected to discuss issues including Karzai’s recent order demanding the withdrawal of U.S. Special Operations forces from Wardak Province over allegations that Afghans working with the commandos have been involved in abuse and torture.
The agenda was also expected to include security issues connected to the planned withdrawal of all foreign combat forces from Afghanistan by the end of 2014.
Withdrawals of tens of thousands of forces are getting under way this year.
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Update #1: Security threat forces cancelation of Hagel, Karzai press conference in Kabul -- Washington Post/AP
Update #2: U.S. defense chief's Afghan news conference canceled over security fears -- Reuters
My Comment: More proof that the security situation in Afghanistan is deteriorating.
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