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The USA can continue to use Manas base

Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan - The decision by Kyrgyzstan's parliament

After having decided to close it in February (see AVIONEWS), Kyrgyzstan's parliament reached yesterday an agreement to instead let the USA use Manas base as transit center for non military material destined to the troops in Afghanistan. The base is operating since 2001. Bishkek's parliament, with 75 positive votes out of 90, ratified a deal reached with the USA on last Monday: it will last one year...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1106318
Rome, Italy, 06/25/2009 13:45
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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