US speeds up pace of troop drawdown in Afghanistan
(MCT) — WASHINGTON — The Obama administration plans to slash U.S. forces in Afghanistan by more than half during the next 16 months, a faster withdrawal than top commanders once considered prudent, officials said.
Gen. John R. Allen, who commands the international forces in Afghanistan, had wanted to keep the bulk of the 66,000 U.S. troops in place through summer, traditionally the heaviest months of fighting against Taliban insurgents.
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