Germany defends its mission in Afghanistan

Major article discusses Germany's role in the NATO mission in Afghanistan and its unpopularity within Germany.

Deutsche Welle, 31.3.09: Germany to Increase Training Role in Afghanistan http://www.dw-world.de/dw/article/0,,4137988,00.html

Germany: Federal Foreign Office: Foreign policy: Reconstruction and security – Germany's commitment in Afghanistan http://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/diplo/en/Aussenpolitik/RegionaleSchwerpunkte/AfghanistanZentralasien/Mission-Statement-AFG.html

Deutsche Welle, 6.4.09: Militants attack German base after Merkel visit http://www.dw-world.de/dw/article/0,,4155275,00.html

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