Germany to extend Afghanistan mission

By THOMAS RIETIG, Associated Press Writer

BERLIN – Chancellor Angela Merkel's government will extend Germany's mission to Afghanistan for another year, but not increase the number of troops, a source close to the government said Wednesday.

The decision, which is to be announced later in the day, requires parliamentary approval, and that is expected before the current mandate expires in December.

The source, who spoke on condition of anonymity ahead of an official announcement, said Merkel's Cabinet agreed to extend the country's participation in the NATO-led mission to Afghanistan for an additional 12 months.

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