CNN: Obama may not reduce troops in Afghanistan

Washington (CNN)President Barack Obama is considering whether to scrap his drawdown plan to reduce U.S. forces in Afghanistan to 5,500 troops by the end of this year.

 A senior administration official said Saturday this is at the request of new Afghan President Ashraf Ghani. The two leaders spoke earlier this week via video conference.

 The official said no final decisions have been made.

More News On Reports That The U.S. Will Not reduce Troops In Afghanistan As Originally Planned

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US to delay Afghanistan withdrawal, leave more troops – report -- RT
US abandoning plans to cut troops number in Afghanistan to 5,500 -- Khaama Press