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Afghan war most unpopular in US history

A slim majority also believe that troops should leave the country before December 2014

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ANI Washington

The war in Afghanistan is the least popular war in American history, according to a new poll.

The CNN/ORC International Poll found that 82% oppose the conflict, as compared to 17% who support it.

One-third of Americans said they believed the US was winning the war in Afghanistan, while 57%  thought it was going badly, Politico reports.

A slim majority also believe that troops should leave the country before December 2014, the current deadline.

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First Published: Dec 31 2013 | 12:09 PM IST

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