Kyrgyzstan’s U-turn on Closure of Manas U.S. Military Base
Kyrgyzstan’s U-turn on Closure of Manas U.S. Military Base

Summary/Abstract: According to the decision made by the Kyrgyz government in February 2009, the Manas military base was to be emptied and closed within six months. It has been said that the process of discharging the U.S. forces had already started. The U.S. army commander responsible for the Manas base, Christopher Bence, gave information during his statement on June 15 that they had already began moving equipment to other bases. He also stated that the Kyrgyz government wants the U.S. to empty the base by August 18, as required.

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