The German cabinet has voted to extend the mission of Germany's troops in Afghanistan another 14 months.
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German Defense Minister in Afghanistan as Tensions Rise ... of 4,500. Currently some 3,300 Bundeswehr soldiers are serving in Afghanistan. Parliament begins its debate over the mission this Tuesday. A final vote is expected by the end of the month. Its approval from the grand coalition is virtually assured.
(Deutsche Welle)
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