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British PM eyes 2011 Afghan pullback
Updated: 2010-12-08 15:01
(Agencies)
British Prime Minister David Cameron meets the crew of a "MERT" medical evacuation Chinook helicopter at Bastion Airfield in Camp Bastion, Helmand December 7, 2010. Cameron, on an unannounced visit to Afghanistan, said on Tuesday he was confident British troops could start leaving early next year when a gradual transition to Afghan forces begins.[Photo/Agencies] |
British Prime Minister David Cameron (L) talks to the Commander of the Joint Aviation Group Captain Shawcross RN before inspecting a "MERT" medical evacuation Chinook helicopter at Bastion Airfield in Camp Bastion, Helmand December 7, 2010. Cameron, on an unannounced visit to Afghanistan, said on Tuesday he was confident British troops could start leaving early next year when a gradual transition to Afghan forces begins.[Photo/Agencies] |
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