Trump to cut troop levels in Afghanistan, but stops short of full withdrawal

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WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump will sharply reduce the number of US forces in Afghanistan from 4,500 to 2,500 before he leaves office, the Pentagon announced on Tuesday , stopping short of the complete withdrawal Trump threatened to carry out by Christmas.

Acting Defence Secretary Christopher Miller, who Trump installed last week after firing Mark Esper, confirmed the drawdown and also outlined a modest withdrawal of forces in Iraq that will reduce troop levels there from 3,000 to 2,500. "This is consistent with our established plans and strategic objectives, supported by the American people, and does not equate to a change in US policy or objectives."

US and Afghan officials are warning of troubling levels of violence by Taleban insurgents and persistent Taleban links to Al-Qaeda.

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