Spain Sends Troops To Afghanistan
511 more soldiers will join the Spanish forces in Afghanistan, part of the 7,000 additional troops NATO has pledged to send.
Trudeau Centre - Afghanistan
Afghan Withdrawal Date Named
Robert Gates and Hillary Clinton said that troops will begin a gradual withdrawal in July 2011, allowing Afghan officials to adjust.
Obama Announces An Afghan Surge
President Obama announced that another 30,000 troops would be sent to Afghanistan. In response, the Taliban said that they would fight on.
Troops Demand More Troops
Troops in Afghanistan say more soldiers are needed to counter 'dirty' tactics but it's not clear if the infrastructure can support them.
Separate Facility Proposed
The Dutch suggested a central detention facility in Kandahar in 2006. Several Canadian officials said they were unaware of the proposal.
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