51.   Second-placed Kenya have improved dramatically since German coach Reinhard Fabisch assumed command five months ago, but face a difficult run-in with visits to Lagos and Ouagadougou.

52.   Sills said in a briefing that it would be premature to say when the UN would assume command from the United States.

53.   The IASF is being led by Britain until April, after which Turkey is expected to assume command.

54.   The meetings are expected to focus on a proposal for Turkey to assume command of the multinational security force in Afghanistan.