New Afghan war Chief David Petraeus in vow to win

By Chris Hughes 5/07/2010

The new commander of the 130,000-strong international force in Afghanistan declared "we are in this to win" as he took charge yesterday.
Top US general David Petraeus made his vow as he received two flags - one for the US and the other for Nato - marking his assumption of command.

He said it was important to show that al- Qaeda and its allies will not be allowed to again establish havens in Afghanistan from which they could launch terror attacks.
He succeeds General Stanley McChrystal, who was fired last month for criticising White House officials in an article.
Gen Petraeus said he would continue McChrystal's emphasis on avoiding civilian deaths but curbs on the use of airpower and heavy weapons might be reviewed if troops were at risk.

Source:: mirror.co.uk

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