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Victory in Afghanistan 'is vital'

Source: BBC

Kabul : Afghanistan | 2 months ago

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General Sir David Richards said the failure of a coalition of such powerful western nations would show terrorists that "anything might be possible". And it would have an "enduring grand strategic impact" on Britain's global reputation, Gen Richards added.

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