Monday, February 13, 2012

Afghanistan

NATO: More Troops Needed In South Afghanistan

6 September 2005 -- The commander of the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan says troop levels must rise as the force expands its role to the restive south of the country.

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September 06, 2005

In an interview today with Germany's dpa news agency, General Mauro del Vecchio said 2,000-3,000 more troops need to be added to the existing force of 8,500.

The NATO-led ISAF is due to take over responsibility in southern Afghanistan in May 2006. A U.S.-led coalition is operating there now hunting down Taliban and Al-Qaeda fighters who have increased attacks ahead of parliamentary elections on 18 September.

(dpa)

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