'NATO Chief Urges More Afghan Troops', The Press Association, 12 November 2009
EXCERPT: "Nato believes more troops are needed in Afghanistan despite the objections of a senior US official, its secretary general said after talks with Gordon Brown. Anders Fogh Rasmussen met the Prime Minister in Downing Street as it emerged the US envoy in Kabul had advised President Barack Obama against a military surge. Karl Eikenberry, who previously commanded troops in Afghanistan, urged caution until more evidence is seen that the new Afghan government has tackled widespread corruption. Mr Obama is still grappling with his response to a plan drawn up by General Stanley McChrystal - commander of international forces in Afghanistan - for tens of thousands more troops. The UK has already pledged a 500-strong reinforcement but it is dependent on allies putting in more resources and on President Hamid Karzai showing he has cleaned up the Afghan government."
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