US General: Security Transition in Afghanistan to Start Soon, But be Gradual
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Channel: Voice of America · 2011 · News & Politics
The American commander of all coalition forces in Afghanistan, Army General David Petraeus, says security responsibility will begin to be transferred to Afghan forces in the coming months and that U.S. troops will begin to withdraw in July as planned. But he told the Senate Armed Services Committee on Tuesday that the process will be gradual to ensure that Afghan troops and government officials can sustain the areas where they take responsibility. VOA's Al Pessin reports from Washington.
