US 'to expand' 2015 Afghanistan combat role

Name: US 'to expand' 2015 Afghanistan combat role
Uploaded: 2014-11-23T08:46:27.000Z
Duration: 1 min 37 s
Description: US troops in Afghanistan will be allowed to target Taliban fighters in Afghanistan from 2015, US officials say, expanding their role after the end of major combat operations.

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US troops in Afghanistan will be allowed to target Taliban fighters there from 2015, US officials say, expanding their role after the end of major combat operations.

Guidelines approved by President Barack Obama will also provide air support for Afghan missions, US media report.

Ben Bland reports.

Asia

23 November 2014