Obama's choice to lead US troops in Afghanistan says situation is deteriorating

January 28, 2016 23:42

President Barack Obama's nominee to be the next US military commander in Afghanistan has told the US Senate that the security situation in Afghanistan is deteriorating, and assured senators he will do a complete review of the US troop levels needed to stabilize the country.

Lieutenant General John W Nicholson, Jr told the Senate Armed Services Committee during his confirmation hearing on January 28 that "there will always be some level of violence in Afghanistan."

He said he would have a better sense of conditions there within a few months if he is confirmed by the Senate.

Nicholson would succeed General John Campbell, who is expected to retire around the beginning of March.

Read the full text of his confirmation hearing HERE

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