Shadow defence minister responds to report the US has joined Nato’s request for more Australian personnel to combat Isis and al-QuaidaThe shadow defence minister,Richard Marles, has signalled Labor would be open to increasing defence force numbers in Afghanistan if needed, and as conditions on the ground deteriorate.
He says al-Qaida is increasing its presence in Afghanistan,Islamic State is playing a role, the country is experiencing an insurgency, or “we cant afford to see Afghanistan lost”. Related: Vice-president leaves Afghanistan amid torture and rape claims Related: Afghanistan civilian deaths may fill been caused by US airstrike Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com