Merkel Visits German Troops in Afghanistan

Germany has about 4,200 troops in Afghanistan as part of the NATO International Security Assistance Force

Reason Staff | 5.10.2013 9:32 AM

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has made a previously unannounced trip to Afghanistan to visit with German troops serving on the NATO peacekeeping force there.

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Merkel Visits German Troops in Afghanistan

Germany has about 4,200 troops in Afghanistan as part of the NATO International Security Assistance Force

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