Even though the troops were in the United States for military training, they were not necessarily always on a military base. (Source: Reuters photo) Even though the troops were in the United States for military training, they were not necessarily always on a military base. (Source: Reuters photo)Forty-four Afghan troops visiting the United States for military training have gone missing in less than two years, presumably in an effort to live and work illegally in America, Pentagon officials said. While other foreign troops on US military training visits have sometimes run away, a US defense official said that the frequency of Afghan troops going missing was concerning and “out of the ordinary.”Since September alone, eight Afghan troops have left military bases without authorization, Pentagon spokesman Adam Stump told Reuters. Even though the troops were in the United States for military training, they were not necessarily always on a military base.

Source: Indian Express October 06, 2016 11:37 UTC