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In Afghanistan
  • UN Human Rights Council 55: UK National Statement

    UK National Statement, delivered by Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon, the UK's Minister of State (Middle East, North Africa, South Asia, United Nations and the Commonwealth).

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  • While the Taliban continue on this path, international recognition will not be on the table: UK statement at UN Security Council

    Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on the situation in Afghanistan.

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  • RAF training Afghanistan's Air Force

    2 future RAF pilots have been providing vital language and aviation training to aspiring Afghan pilots in Herat province, Afghanistan.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Appointment of Chargé d’Affaires ad interim Afghanistan

    Mr Robert Chatterton Dickson has been appointed Chargé d’Affaires ad interim of the UK Mission to Afghanistan in succession to Mr Hugo Shorter

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  • Appointment of Chargé d’Affaires ad interim of the UK Mission to Afghanistan: Hugo Shorter

    Hugo Shorter has been appointed Chargé d’Affaires ad interim of the UK Mission to Afghanistan in Doha.

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  • 16 Air Assault Brigade to replace 4th Mechanized Brigade in Helmand

    16 Air Assault Brigade will replace 4th Mechanized Brigade in October 2010 as the lead formation of British troops in Helmand province, Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox has announced today, Wednesday 14 July 2010.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Salisbury Plain hosts largest military exercise in 10 years

    7th Armoured Brigade has completed its final training exercise, the largest on Salisbury Plain in 10 years, before heading to Afghanistan.

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  • QRL soldiers poised to strike at Afghan insurgency

    The soldiers of B Squadron of the Queen's Royal Lancers (B Sqn QRL) will provide the potent Brigade Reconnaissance Force of 4th Mechanized Brigade during Op HERRICK 17. Report by Shell Daruwala.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Armed forces strengths, casualty figures and medical discharges

    MOD response to an FOI request for armed forces strengths, casualty figures and medical discharges relating to cancer (including Multiple Myeloma).

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  • Royal Marines are first to use new Sharpshooter rifle in Helmand

    The first new infantry combat rifle to be issued to troops for more than 20 years has arrived in Afghanistan and is being used by Royal Marines from 40 Commando.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The UK's work in Afghanistan

    This publication explains why the UK went to Afghanistan in 2001 and what has happened since then.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Pride of Britain honours British soldier

    A soldier has been honoured at this year's Pride of Britain Awards for an act of bravery during Operation Herrick 15.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Recognising the service and sacrifice of the armed forces

    In 13 years of operations in Afghanistan more than 150,000 UK military personnel have deployed as part of the NATO mission in Afghanistan.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Policeman on patrol in Sangin

    Royal Military Policeman Corporal Mike Hansbury is currently deployed to Sangin providing front line policing and forensic assistance to the Royal Marine unit he is attached to.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • British personnel leave southern Afghanistan

    UK service personnel have left southern Afghanistan after completing the most challenging military redeployment operation for a generation.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK welcomes US deal with the Taliban and calls for Afghan leaders to seize opportunity to end decades of conflict

    The Foreign Secretary has responded to the US deal with the Taliban which paves the way for a meaningful peace process for Afghanistan.

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  • Latest helmet saves soldiers' lives in Afghanistan

    The British forces' latest combat helmet has been responsible for saving the lives of three soldiers from 1st Battalion The Royal Irish Regiment in the last month of operations in Afghanistan.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • A lasting legacy in Afghanistan

    With UK combat operations complete in Helmand, what is the UK’s commitment to Afghanistan beyond 2014?

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Jackal keeps proving its worth in Afghanistan

    The number of Jackal vehicles procured for UK forces has passed the 500 mark.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • British troops' Black Bag of kit

    The Black Bag, a giant holdall issued to all theatre-bound troops, contains a wardrobe's-worth of clothing and top notch kit.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government