Pahor rejects criticism over Iraq troop withdrawal

Ljubljana, 15 January - President Borut Pahor sought to counter mounting criticism following the decision to bring back the six Slovenian troops serving in Iraq, rejecting the allegation on Wednesday that the move tarnished the reputation of the country and its armed forces.

Cerklje ob Krki President Borut Pahor, pictured flaked by Chief of the General Staff, Maj-Gen Alenka Ermenc, and Defence Minister Karl Erjavec. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA File photo

Cerklje ob Krki
President Borut Pahor, pictured flaked by Chief of the General Staff, Maj-Gen Alenka Ermenc, and Defence Minister Karl Erjavec.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA
File photo

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