CLEAN : NATO mulls sending thousands more troops to Afghanistan

The transcript discusses the current military presence in Afghanistan, which is around 13,000 troops. Military authorities have requested an increase of a few thousand more troops. However, no final decisions have been made yet, as the request is still under assessment.

How many troops are currently stationed in Afghanistan?

• 10,000

• 13,000

• 15,000

• 20,000

What have military authorities requested regarding troop numbers?

• A complete withdrawal

• No change

• An increase of a few thousand

• A decrease of a few thousand

What is the current status of the decision on the troop increase?

• It is still being assessed

• It has been postponed indefinitely

• It has been approved

• It has been rejected

What is the process being undertaken before making a final decision on troop numbers?

• Consultation with other countries

• Assessment of the request

• Public referendum

• Immediate deployment

Which of the following statements is true about the current military situation in Afghanistan?

• The troop numbers have been finalized

• The military is reducing its presence

• The decision on troop increase is pending

• The military is increasing its presence without any request