Obama Announces Halt of US Troop Withdrawal in Afghanistan - New York Times
| New York Times | Obama Announces Halt of US Troop Withdrawal in Afghanistan New York Times WASHINGTON — The United States will halt its military withdrawal from Afghanistan and instead keep thousands of troops in the country through the end of his term in 2017, President Obama announced on Thursday, prolonging the American role in a war ... Obama outlines plan to keep 5500 troops in Afghanistan Obama to keep 5500 US troops in Afghanistan beyond 2016 'The Right Thing to Do': Obama Backs Off Afghanistan Withdrawal Plan |