Pentagon chief orders additional U.S. troops to Afghanistan
2017-09-01 08:30:08 source：Xinhuanet
September 1, 2017
U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis said Thursday that he has signed orders to send additional troops to Afghanistan.
Mattis told reporters at the Pentagon that he will not reveal details until he briefs Congress next week.
However, he said that the additional troops will include advisers and support personnel that will enable the Afghan force to fight more effectively.
U.S. media have reported that about 4,000 more troops will be deployed in Afghanistan.
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