Karzai says US could have nine Afghan bases
May 10, 2013  00:26
The Afghan government could allow US troops to keep nine bases after most Nato forces withdraw next year, President Hamid Karzai has said.

"We agree to give them the bases," he said, but added that he had demanded security and economic guarantees.Details of the security pact have not been revealed before now. 

The US would not confirm "specifics", but said it does not seek permanent Afghan bases.
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