Wednesday, January 21, 2009

France refuses to increase Obame Afghan contingent.

France would not support a requirement to increase military contingent in Afghanistan, if it made the administration of Barack Obama. This, according to Reuters, said French Defense Minister Herve Moren.
According to the minister, the size of the French contingent of the multinational force in Afghanistan was sufficient to meet the challenges. Moraine emphasized that his country had already twice, in 2007 and 2008, sending additional troops to Afghanistan.
At present, the French contingent in Afghanistan numbers about 2800 people. This is the fourth largest among the countries allied faction, the only superior force the United States, Britain and Germany.
Despite official support for the diplomatic efforts of the new American president, European leaders, however, does not seek to join the calls to strengthen the military presence in Afghanistan and other countries. The reason is simple - European voters do not want their soldiers risked their lives away from home, said the agency.
Hervé Moren also said that France would reduce its military presence in Africa.
U.S. military operation in Afghanistan, known as "Enduring Freedom", was launched in October 2001 in response to the September 11 attacks. After the defeat of the main forces of the Taliban in Afghanistan was deployed NATO military mission, known as ISAF (International Security Assistance Force), which was established under UN Security Council Resolution of 20 December 2001.
Despite several successful operations to achieve lasting peace in the country has not yet succeeded, the resistance militias are not suppressed, even more, in 2008, noted the increased activity of the Taliban.

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