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US, NATO end Afghan combat mission
NATO'S International Security Assistance Force Joint Command, which was in charge of combat operations, lowered its flag on Monday, formally ending its deployment.
US General John F. Campbell, commander of NATO and US forces, says the mission is transitioning to a training and support role.
He says from January 1, the coalition will maintain a force of 13,000 troops in Afghanistan, down from a peak around 140,000 in 2011.
The mission ends as the Taliban is increasing its attacks.
US President Barack Obama recently allowed US forces to launch operations against both Taliban and al-Qaeda militants amid the training mission.
NATO'S International Security Assistance Force Joint Command, which was in charge of combat operations, lowered its flag on Monday, formally ending its deployment.
US General John F. Campbell, commander of NATO and US forces, says the mission is transitioning to a training and support role.
He says from January 1, the coalition will maintain a force of 13,000 troops in Afghanistan, down from a peak around 140,000 in 2011.
The mission ends as the Taliban is increasing its attacks.
US President Barack Obama recently allowed US forces to launch operations against both Taliban and al-Qaeda militants amid the training mission.
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Glad to hear, The UK combat operations ended a few weeks ago.
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