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Afghanistan: Time to leave

Cpl James Crofts, 29, from Telford, on patrol yesterday in Babaji, Helmand province

Britain should start withdrawing, not reinforcing, its troops in Afghanistan. Sending extra troops is unnecessary and will prove counter-effective. Full Article at The Independent

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