Bush makes surprise visit to Afghanistan
01/03/2006 - 08:53:48US President George Bush made a surprise visit to Afghanistan today, flying there secretly to support its fledging government in the face of rising violence from al-Qaida and Taliban militants.
Bush made a detour from a trip to India for a five-hour visit that was not announced officially until Air Force One landed at the sprawling Bagram military base north of Kabul.
The White House wanted to conceal Bush’s presence to reduce the risk of any attempt on his life, but word of his visit leaked shortly before he landed.
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