Stoltenberg Rules Out New Combat Operation in Afghanistan

Stoltenberg Rules Out New Combat Operation in Afghanistan:

Afghanistan has recently seen a resurgence in violence after the Taliban captured large areas of land in the north. The United States, Germany and Britain volunteered to stay in the country past the initial pullout date.
Speaking at a press conference in Spain, Secretary General Stoltenberg said that he welcomed the will of NATO allies and partners to continue their presence, but stressed that "We will not go into a new combat operation."