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Summary NATO handed over responsibility for the security of the capital of a province to Afghan forces.
It is the latest step in a transition process that will lead to the withdrawal of all foreign combat troops by the end of 2014.US forces turned over control of Mehterlam, the capital of Laghman province, but they ll retain responsibility for the other areas in the predominantly Pashtun province that remain under the influence of the Taliban and other insurgent groups.NATO officials said the handover sent a powerful signal that progress is being made.
