22 March 2008

Good news for Afghanistan

And Canada...
The news that France is to send an extra 1,000 troops to fight the Taleban will be a timely boost for the overburdened members of Nato who have borne the brunt of its attacks.

France has professional, highly capable troops with combat experience gained in many parts of the globe, notably Africa.
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