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Taliban 'surging' in Afghanistan, US defence chief warns

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AFP Washington
Pentagon chief Jim Mattis today warned lawmakers that the Taliban is surging in Afghanistan, and said America is "not winning" in the country.

The "Taliban had a good year last year, they are trying to have a good one this year," Mattis told the Senate Armed Services Committee. "Right now I believe the enemy is surging."

He earlier told lawmakers: "We are not winning in Afghanistan right now. We will correct this as soon as possible.
 

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First Published: Jun 13 2017 | 9:32 PM IST

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