NATO May Hold Mid-2013 Summit To Mark Afghan Handover -- Reuters
NATO is considering holding a summit in mid-2013 to mark a milestone in the handover of security responsibilities in Afghanistan to local forces, alliance Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said on Wednesday.
NATO-led forces are expected to cede the lead role for security in Afghanistan this spring to Afghan soldiers, 12 years after the United States invaded Afghanistan to oust the Taliban government harboring Osama bin Laden, the al Qaeda leader who masterminded the September 11 attacks on U.S. cities.
"No decision has been made but it is an idea that is being considered," Rasmussen told Reuters in an interview, when asked about the possibility of a June summit.
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Security forces kill 4 Taliban, detain 3 in N. Afghanistan -- Global Times
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Freed Taliban fighters return to insurgency, frustrating peace efforts in Afghanistan -- FOX News/AP
Taliban dismiss UN report on civilian casualties in Afghanistan -- Khaama Press
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Taliban dismiss UN report on civilian casualties in Afghanistan -- Khaama Press
Pak-Afghan cooperation led to high profile TTP arrest -- International News
Pakistan Confirms Arrest Of Former Taliban Commander -- Radio Free Europe
Afghanistan assures Pakistan of handing over Maulvi Faqir -- International News
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