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Afghan forces take Afghanistan security lead

Afghan forces have taken over the security lead in Afghanistan, following an official handover from the US-led NATO coalition on Tuesday.

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June 18, 2013 — 6:32am

Afghan forces have taken over the security lead in Afghanistan, following an official handover from the US-led NATO coalition on Tuesday.

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