Thursday, February 12, 2015

U.S. Commander In Afghanistan Wants A Slower Withdrawal

U.S. General John Campbell, commander of NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF), salutes during the change of mission ceremony in Kabul, December 28, 2014. Credit: Reuters/Omar Sobhani

Bloomberg: U.S. Commander in Afghanistan Backs Slowing U.S. Withdrawal

The top U.S. commander in Afghanistan said he’s recommending alternatives to President Barack Obama’s timetable for withdrawing the remaining American troops there.

WNU Editor:If the situation and trends were positive .... U.S. Army General John Campbell would be singing a different story. But the fact is the opposite .... the war is escalating and the Afghan army is now under strain. And while I do expect the White House to sign-off on the Generals' request, it will be done during Afghan President Ghani's visit to Washington in March.

More News On The Top U.S. Commander In Afghanistan Wanting A Slower Withdrawal

US commander in Afghanistan proposes slower withdrawal -- Stars and Stripes
Top U.S. commander says offering options on Afghan drawdown -- Reuters
US Commander Wants Troop-Level 'Flexibility' -- Defense News
US considering 'options' on Afghan troop withdrawal -- The Hill
Obama Reconsiders Afghan Troop Withdrawal Once Again -- Sputnik
American troops poised to stay in Afghanistan in far greater numbers after official exit date to prevent resurgence of the Taliban -- Daily Mail
Obama administration looks to revise Afghanistan strategy again -- Washington Times
White House to Reconsider Troop Withdrawal from Afghanistan -- The Diplomat

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