US Afghan commander forsees tough year - 24 Jun 09

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General Stanley McChrystal, the new US commander in Afghanistan, took charge of operations in the country a week ago.

Ordered by the Pentagon to come up with a new strategy within 60 days, McChrystal warned of a "tough" year ahead after completing his first fact-finding tour of one restive province .

David Chater reports.