U.S. Marines, Afghan Troops To Stay In Marja For Months -- Washington Post
MARJA, AFGHANISTAN -- More than 2,000 U.S. Marines and about 1,000 Afghan troops who stormed the town of Marja as part of a major NATO offensive against a resurgent Taliban will stay several months to ensure that insurgents do not return, Marine commanders said Sunday.
Meanwhile, insurgents are striking back by attacking resupply convoys moving in and out of Marja with roadside bombs, Marines said Sunday. Four convoys have been hit in the last two days, Marines said, speaking on the condition of anonymity because they were not supposed to release the information. There was no word on casualties.
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