Obama to stamp Memorial Day yet inquiries wait over Afghanistan Troops

Obama to stamp Memorial Day yet inquiries wait over Afghanistan Troops

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A soldier places flags at grave sites in Arlington National Cemetery.A soldier places flags at grave sites in Arlington National Cemetery.

Broadcasting “the first Memorial Day since our war finished in Afghanistan”, President Barack Obama arranged to pay a yearly visit to Arlington National cemetery Monday as inquiries waited about the part of the almost 10,000 US troops anticipated that would stay in Afghanistan into the following year.

In March, the White House reported a deferral in expected troop withdrawals, refering to progressing security concerns. As indicated by the organization, US compels presently fill “non-battle” parts including facilitating automaton strikes and counter-terrorism missions and preparing Afghan security powers. The leftover power is around 10% of the crest constrain in 2011.

Yet the proceeded with troop vicinity in Afghanistan appears to give the lie to rehashed pledges by the Obama organization that the war was over or completion, including a 2010 statement by Vice-President Joe Biden that the US would be out of Afghanistan by 2014 “come what may”.

Two months ago, a change to the plan was announced…Read More

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