General Makkristal Stanley (Stanley McChrystal) on Monday led a command of coalition forces in Afghanistan, reports AFP. The official ceremony since the general took office on Monday, June 15, with the participation of Afghan and Western troops. Makkristal, formerly Commander in Iraq and Afghanistan, special operations, promised to protect the lives of civilians.
"The measure of effectiveness will not serve the number of enemies killed, and the number of Afghans who have been able to protect against violence" - Reuters brings word Makkristala. The death of civilians during operations against the Taliban is widespread discontent among Afghans and a main cause of disagreement between the United States and the Government of Hamid Karzai.
Makkristal was appointed commander of the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan and the commander of the American contingent in the country in May. His predecessor, David Makkirnana (David McKiernan) administration of Barack Obama, proclaim a new course of Afghan politics, sent his resignation. "2009 will be critical to Afghanistan and our coalition, and we will proceed cautiously, but firmly," - said Makkristal entering office. It is within two months to revise the military strategy and provide recommendations for changes.
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