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Watchdog shows Afghan defense forces declining as peace talks edge forward

January 31, 2019January 31, 2019

The strength of the embattled Afghan defense forces has declined to its lowest level in four years, a U.S. watchdog said on Thursday, as talks between Washington and the Taliban continue over the possible withdrawal of foreign troops.

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