Don't put Aussie troops at mercy of US diplomacy - Greens
The Australian Greens have renewed calls for an accelerated withdrawal of Australian defence personnel from Afghanistan following news of increased tensions between President Obama and President Karsai.
"It's clear these tensions are making the situation for troops in Afghanistan more precarious and dangerous, and that's why I again call for Australian troops to be brought home as quickly as is safely possible," Australian Greens Leader Senator Christine Milne said.
"We must separate Australian defence policy from the American quagmire in Afghanistan.
"We cannot have our troops put at increased risk because of US diplomatic manoeuvring."