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Australia considers its response to Trump's plan for Afghanistan

Australia considers its response to Trump's plan for Afghanistan
Australia considers its response to Trump's plan for Afghanistan Source: AAP

Australia says it will not rush any decision to increase its military involvement in the war in Afghanistan. That's the message coming from both sides of politics after US President Donald Trump committed the United States to an open-ended conflict in the troubled nation. The US President also suggested other countries might be asked to increase their commitments. The Australian government says no formal request has been made but many think the question will be asked - and that the government will respond positively.


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Australia says it will not rush any decision to increase its military involvement in the war in Afghanistan. That's the message coming from both sides of politics after US President Donald Trump committed the United States to an open-ended conflict in the troubled nation. The US President also suggested other countries might be asked to increase their commitments. The Australian government says no formal request has been made but many think the question will be asked - and that the government will respond positively.



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