Australian to send 30 more soldiers to Afghanistan

A suicide-bomb attack in Khost, Afghanistan, on the weekend

A suicide-bomb attack in Khost, Afghanistan, on the weekend Source: AAP

Australia will deploy another 30 troops to Afghanistan to help train local soldiers in their fight against Taliban militants.


The extra soldiers will be provided in response to a request from NATO around a month ago, although the organisation did not ask for a specific number.


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