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December 4, 2011

Ten years after the Petersberg Conference all eyes are on Bonn again where the world community is to discuss Afghanistan's future. With international commitments due to wind down, much depends on internal reforms.

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Ten years after the Petersberg Conference all eyes are on Bonn again where the world community is to discuss Afghanistan's future. With international commitments due to wind down, much depends on internal reforms.

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Pakistanis in protest

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Bundestag in Bonn

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Sign saying no weapons of any kind allowed in the hospital area

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