'This could take four years.'
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It could take up to three or four years to defeat the Taliban regime in Afghanistan, according to UK Chief of Defence Staff Admiral Sir Michael Boyce. He indicated that Afghanistan's geography and the lack of a clear target present significant challenges.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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Rumsfeld assures Afghan leader of US assistance
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US Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld has emphasized to new Afghan leader Hamid Karzai that the US does not wish to clash with ordinary Afghans. His visit to Afghanistan also allowed him to boost the morale of troops.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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