French forces will withdraw from Afghanistan by the end of 2013, French President Nicolas Sarkozy said Jan. 27 after meeting with Afghan President Hamid Karzai, Reuters reported. Some military training staff could remain after 2013, Sarkozy added.
Afghanistan: French Troops To Withdraw By End Of 2013 - Sarkozy
January 27, 2012 | 1711 GMT
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