Leon Panetta tells US troops they are winning and says 2011 marks a “turning point” for conflict-ravaged country.
From: Inside Story
Is the US winning the war in Afghanistan?
As the US prepares to withdraw more troops, we ask whether training Afghan forces is sufficient to ensure security.
15 Dec 2011
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