Thursday
Feb192009
Breaking News: Kyrgyzstan Parliament Approves Closure of US Base
Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 13:28
In a blow to US military efforts in Afghanistan, the Kyrgyzstan Parliament has voted 78-1 to approve the Government's termination of the US lease on Manas airbase. The US has 180 days to leave the base.
tagged Kyrgyzstan, US Bases, US Military Policy in Afghanistan, Central & South Asia