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“They just keep on shooting” – US changes commander in Afghanistan

Published: 12 May, 2009, 13:48


Afghan demonstrators throw stones at a coalition military vehicle during a demonstration in Kabul, AFP Photo / Shah Marai

“We can and must do better in Afghanistan.” was the verdict of U.S. Defence Secretary Robert Gates as he sacked his top commander on the ground.

 
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