US Military Leases Land in Kyrgyzstan

While no details concerning the length of the lease were available, coalition forces located in the environs of Manas Airport are believed to be relocating to the new property. The move occurs at a time when reports of the withdrawal of foreign troops are circulating in the Kyrgyz press, feeding speculation that the United States is seeking to maintain a permanent presence in the region.

There are reported to be 15,000 troops from the United States, Spain, Italy, South Korea, Denmark and the Netherlands stationed near Manas Airport, at a U.S. base called "Gansi."

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Atif Ala / Biskek / KYRGYZSTAN