Afghan President Hamid Karzai has generally avoided public appearances for security reasons. He spoke at this rally in Kabul Friday for about six minutes. Associated PressGeneral Sir David Richards: Afghanistan Will Take 40 Years -- Times Online
Britain’s mission in Afghanistan could last for up to 40 years, the next head of the Army warns today in an exclusive interview with The Times.
General Sir David Richards, who becomes Chief of the General Staff on August 28, said: “The Army’s role will evolve, but the whole process might take as long as 30 to 40 years.”
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