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  • Christmas in Afghanistan

    Despite a busy schedule and the blistering heat, soldiers at Lashkar Gah in Afghanistan have found time to enjoy some festive spirit.

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

  • RAF Voyager now operating Afghanistan flights

    Two RAF Voyager aircraft have begun flying between the UK and southern Afghanistan, months ahead of schedule.

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

  • Press briefing: afternoon 16 December 2013

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Afghanistan, an immigration cap and energy bills.

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

  • Soldier receives UK's first mind-controlled robot arm

    A soldier who lost an arm while in Afghanistan has become the first person in the UK to receive a mind-controlled prosthetic limb.

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

  • UK supports Afghan peace-building efforts

    Conflict resolution experts visit Kabul to share experience of peace-building in Northern Ireland.

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

  • Handover of UK headquarters team in Afghanistan

    A new headquarters team has arrived at Joint Force Support (Afghanistan) in Camp Bastion, Helmand province.

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

  • Military Stabilisation Support Group leaves lasting legacy for Afghanistan

    As the Afghan government takes greater control in Helmand, the work of the UK Military Stabilisation Support Group (MSSG) is nearing an end.

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

  • Afghanistan monthly progress report for October 2013

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on progress in Afghanistan for October 2013.

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

  • Olympic gold medallist returns from Afghanistan

    Captain Heather Stanning has recently completed a 6-month tour as part of the British military force in Afghanistan.

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

  • Philip Hammond joins Afghan president at military academy opening

    The UK Defence Secretary has joined President Hamid Karzai at the formal opening of the Afghan National Army Officer Academy in Kabul.

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

  • Baroness Warsi focuses on UK-Afghan partnership during Kabul visit

    Baroness Warsi has been in Kabul for talks on the UK-Afghanistan Strategic Partnership & the 2014 presidential and provincial elections.

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

  • Press briefing: morning 4 November 2013

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on TPIMs, aircraft carriers, tax, veils and Afghanistan-Pakistan relations.

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

  • British soldiers protecting major Helmand base

    A company of soldiers from 3rd Battalion The Mercian Regiment have taken control of protecting one of the UK’s last bases in Afghanistan.

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

  • Afghan President visits Sandhurst

    Afghan President Hamid Karzai yesterday visited the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst to see British Army officer training in action.

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

  • President Karzai of Afghanistan welcomed to Downing Street

    Prime Minister and President Karzai discussed the Afghan-led peace process

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

  • Press briefing: morning 29 October 2013

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on digital government, HS2, the Afghanistan-Pakistan trilateral and Scotland.

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

  • Reservists in Kabul

    Armed Forces reservists talk about their experiences of working in Kabul as part of the ongoing military operation in Afghanistan.

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

  • Royal Marines training in California

    Royal Marines from 40 Commando (40 Cdo) have carried out live firing exercises with their US Marine Corps counterparts in the Mojave Desert.

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

  • Afghanistan monthly progress report for September 2013

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on progress in Afghanistan for September 2013.

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

  • Helmand brigade parades through Westminster

    Members of 1st Mechanized Brigade paraded through London to the Palace of Westminster yesterday to mark their return from Afghanistan.

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