British Troops To Leave Afghanistan In 2014, Says Fox
July 20 2010
Defense Secretary Liam Fox says British forces expect to withdraw from Afghanistan in 2014, the Daily Telegraph (U.K.) reports.
Some military personnel will remain in the country to train Afghan forces, Fox said.
A classified document leaked to the media mapped a blueprint for the withdrawal of NATO forces by 2014, and Fox confirmed the date on Sunday.
Afghan President Hamid Karzai will soon announce a timetable for the transition of security responsibilities from coalition...
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