U. S. President barack obama has emphasized his pledge to end the afghan war during his time in office. Hes announced a decision to scrap a plan to withdraw american troops. 5,500 u. S. Personnel will remain beyond 2016. As commander in chief, i will not allow afghanistan to be used as safe haven for terrorists to attack our nation again. Our forces, therefore, remain engaged in two narrow but Critical Missions Training Afghan forces and supporting Counterterrorism Operations against the remnants of al qaeda. Obama stated he does not support the idea of endless war. He says the mission is vital to u. S. National interests. The president warned the security situation is very fragile in key areas of afghanistan and that there is a risk of distribution. He says the taliban has made gains, particularly in rural areas, and can still launch deadly attacks in cities. 9,800 u. S. Troops are stationed there for most of next year. The executive office of the afghan president has issued a stateme
U. S. President barack obama has emphasized his pledge to end the afghan war during his time in office. Hes announced a decision to scrap a plan to withdraw american troops. 5,500 u. S. Personnel will remain beyond 2016. As commander in chief, i will not allow afghanistan to be used as safe haven for terrorists to attack our nation again. Our forces, therefore, remain engaged in two narrow but Critical Missions Training Afghan forces and supporting Counterterrorism Operations against the remnants of al qaeda. Obama stated he does not support the idea of endless war. He says the mission is vital to u. S. National interests. The president warned the security situation is very fragile in key areas of afghanistan and that there is a risk of distribution. He says the taliban has made gains, particularly in rural areas, and can still launch deadly attacks in cities. 9,800 u. S. Troops are stationed there for most of next year. The executive office of the afghan president has issued a stateme