Czech minister defense is considering sending additional troops to Afghanistan

Minister of Defense Martin Barták said on Wednesday that he may send an additional hundred soldiers to the Czech mission in Afghanistan. Other nations, including the United States, have already pledged to send additional forces. Mr. Barták said he wanted to discuss the matter with all political parties as soon as possible, especially with the Social Democrats, who oppose sending additional forces to Afghanistan. The Czech army’s reconstruction team and the 601st special forces unit are currently stationed in the Logar province.