Closure of Kyrgyz base a blow to US war in Afghanistan
Published: 19 February, 2009, 14:19
The parliament in Kyrgyzstan has voted for the closure of the US air base at Manas.
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Published: 19 February, 2009, 14:19
The parliament in Kyrgyzstan has voted for the closure of the US air base at Manas.