Across Asia: Afghanistan
China Daily | Updated: 2008-06-04 08:00
New chief for NATO force
US General David McKiernan took command of around 50,000 troops in NATO's International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan yesterday, pledging that anyone who stood in the way of security would be dealt with.
McKiernan takes over ISAF at a time when the international community is trying to input new momentum into military and aid efforts in Afghanistan, but the Taliban show few signs of bringing an end to their insurgency.
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