Afghan Report Sees Troop Withdrawal on Schedule for July

A review of President Obama's strategy for the war in
Afghanistan concludes that American forces can begin
withdrawing on schedule in July, despite finding uneven signs
of progress, according to a summary made public Thursday.

The summary said the United States continues to kill leaders
of Al Qaeda and diminish its capacity to launch terrorist
attacks from the region. It cited some signs that the United
States and its allies have halted or reversed inroads by the
Taliban in Afghanistan and strengthened the ability of Afghan
forces to secure their country, but acknowledged that the
gains are fragile and could be easily undone.