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[illusion8]

Kabul: Afghan President Hamid Karzai says he favours a security agreement with America allowing some of its troops to remain after the end of 2014 but wants unspecified "guarantees."

Karzai provided no details when he spoke on Thursday at a gathering on rural development. But he has said in the past that the United States must commit to boost Afghan security, strengthen its armed forces and provide long-term economic development assistance.

Karzai says the US should pay for the agreement, a reference to a demand for rent to lease up to nine bases in Afghanistan. He didn't say how much money Afghanistan wants, but it's thought to be over USD 6 billion.

The US has said it's not seeking permanent bases in Afghanistan. The agreement is expected by year's end.

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9 US bases in Afghanistan to be present beyond 2014 - an approx 9000-15000 troops.

 

[bigzgvr4]

karzai and his secrecy omg he just wants to be center of attention like a sixteen year old he should let foriegn companies mine afghanistan for resources and be done with the last bit of wot bs

 

[Pakistanisage]

Karzai just wants American Forces to Protect his A$$ at American Taxpayer's expense.

We are tired of this useless war and want our people back home.

 

[bigzgvr4]

Karzai just wants American Forces to Protect his A$$ at American Taxpayer's expense.

We are tired of this useless war and want our people back home.

he really did it this time he wants 6 bln from the army for the bases i want know what is he smoking because army doesnot give any one money for their usage of bases in their country

 

[bigzgvr4]

How much Taxes do you pay in Islamic republic of Pakistan?

he is an american pakistani soooooooooooooo he does not pay taxes in pakistan

 

[Pakistanisage]

How much Taxes do you pay in Islamic republic of Pakistan?

I have been a US TAxpayer for the last 40 years,

 

[bigzgvr4]

I have been a US TAxpayer for the last 40 years, Moron.....

and newyork taxes are the highest in the nation which really sucks

 

[Aamna14]

Hamid Karzai can't even ensure his own safety as soon as the US troops pull out how would he secure Afghanistan is a mystery beyond comprehension.

 

[rubyjackass]

Karzai just wants American Forces to Protect his A$$ at American Taxpayer's expense.

We are tired of this useless war and want our people back home.

Karzai's term would have ended by that time. He just wants his legacy be left in Afghanistan. And you cannot claim that not a bit of what he does is in the interest of Afghanistan. He may be corrupt just like 10% was and he may be an American stooge just like Mushy was, but it is ridiculous to suggest that he is anti-Afghan.

 

[Raphael]

Does it matter what Karzai wants? After NATO withdraws, it's a foregone conclusion that the Taliban will resume power again.