Nato troop request sparks political row

conflict has again erupted in the Dutch governing coalition over the Afghanistan mission.

The Dutch governing coalition partners, Christian democrat CDA and Labour, have always disagreed on the best approach for Afghanistan and the role of the Dutch military there. Following an official request by Nato to extend the Dutch deployment in the war-torn country, two ministers are now involved in a public quarrel. Finance minister Wouter Bos and foreign affairs minister Maxime Verhagen have accused each other of disregard for the cabinet’s position on the matter.

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Labels: Afghanistan, Dutch politics, Foreign Policy, NATO

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