John Nicholson

US Marines return to Afghanistan`s volatile Helmand

The first to be deployed in the war-torn country since NATO forces ended their combat role in 2014.

Apr 29, 2017, 12:41 PM IST

Kabul endorses US general's call for additional troops

Kabul today endorsed US general John Nicholson's call for thousands of additional troops in Afghanistan to stave off a resurgent Taliban

Feb 10, 2017, 16:51 PM IST

Afghan military would support more foreign troops, official says

General John Nicholson, the commander of US and international troops in Afghanistan, said he did not have enough troops to adequately advise Afghan forces on the ground.
 

Feb 10, 2017, 12:45 PM IST

US favours India's military support to Afghanistan; Pakistan 'concerned'

India has already provided four Mi-25 helicopters to Afghanistan and US Commander said the country needs more military aircraft to deal with Taliban.

Aug 11, 2016, 10:33 AM IST

Fierce Afghan fighting slows NATO training mission: New US commander

The US military presence in Afghanistan will fall from 9,800 at present to 5,500 by the start of 2017, barring a dramatic change of thinking in Washington.

Apr 05, 2016, 08:38 AM IST