Govt Says Troops to Stay in Afghanistan Until End of 2014

Ljubljana, 29 March - Defence Minister Aleš Hojs said following a cabinet session on Thursday that Slovenia would remain in Afghanistan until the conclusion of the Isaf mission at the end of 2014. The number of Slovenian troops there will however decrease from 89 to a maximum of 80 in October.

Ljubljana
Defence Minister Aleš Hojs addressing the press after a cabinet session.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
Defence Minister Aleš Hojs addressing the press after a cabinet session.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

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