2 May 2008
Why Are Australian Troops in Afghanistan?
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Following the death of Lance Corporal Jason Marks in Afghanistan, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd says Australia should "steel itself for hight casualties" there. He says the year ahead could be "difficult, dangerous and bloody". So why are Australian troops there; and how long will they stay?
Guests
Joel Fitzgibbon
Minister for Defence Member for Hunter
Presenter
Peter Mares
Producer
John Standish
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