Wednesday, March 7, 2012

British troops to withdraw from south Afghan area

An official says British troops are to withdraw from a tumultuous district in southern Afghanistan, turning over responsibility to U.S. forces.

The Sangin valley in Helmand province has been one of the deadliest for British forces, accounting for a large portion of the 312 soldiers killed since 2001.

Britain's defense ministry said Defense Secretary Liam Fox …

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