Press review | 22/09/2009

 

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Isaf commander wants more soldiers for Afghanistan

Isaf commander wants more soldiers for Afghanistan

 

The commander of the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan, US General Stanley McChrystal, has warned of a defeat against the Taliban. In an assessment of the situation in the Hindu Kush published on Monday he called among other things for more soliders and civilian assistance in the conflict. The confidential report was leaked to the Washington Post.

With articles from the following publications:
Die Presse - Austria, Rheinische Post - Germany, La Repubblica - Italy, Népszabadság - Hungary

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