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  • 3 Commando Brigade take command of Task Force Helmand

    On Saturday 9 April, 3 Commando Brigade Royal Marines took command of Task Force Helmand in Afghanistan, officially marking the start of Operation HERRICK 14.

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

  • Rifles receive freedom of the city of Gloucester

    Hundreds of people, young and old, cheering and waving flags, turned out to support soldiers from The Rifles as they marched through Gloucester after being granted the freedom of the city last week.

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

  • 50-IED cache found by UK and Afghan troops in Helmand

    Afghan soldiers working alongside British forces have dealt a heavy blow to the insurgency in central Helmand by discovering a deadly stash of bomb-making equipment and weaponry, including 50 improvised explosive devices (IE…

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

  • British-Australian co-operation helps deliver extra armour to Afghanistan

    British soldiers battling the Taliban in Afghanistan will get better protection from attacks by insurgents thanks in part to the teamwork shown by the RAF and the Australian Defence Force.

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

  • Extending the rule of law in Afghanistan

    "We need to be realistic about what we want to achieve on rule of law in Afghanistan, but relentless in pursuing those objectives." - Philip Robson, Head Rule of Law Team, Afghanistan Department, Foreign and Common…

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

  • This week on the Foreign Office Global Conversations blog

    Afghanistan, Middle East and the United Nations were amongst the topics discussed by Foreign Office bloggers.

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

  • RAF Reaper reaches 20,000 hours over Afghanistan

    The RAF's Remotely Piloted Air System, the Predator MQ-9 Reaper, has notched up a landmark 20,000 operational flying hours over Afghanistan.

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

  • Life in the world's busiest trauma hospital

    An international team of doctors and nurses is keeping on top of trauma treatment at Camp Bastion hospital in Afghanistan with help from teams in Birmingham and York. Report by Ian Carr.

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

  • Army dog handlers receive Afghanistan medals

    Soldiers from 104 Military Working Dog Squadron, part of the 1st Military Working Dog Regiment, were honoured in front of proud families and friends on Wednesday 6 April 2011, when they were presented with their Op HERRICK c…

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

  • Female team prepares to engage with Afghanistan's women

    Last week, twenty-two female Service personnel received training from the UK's Military Stabilisation Support Group (MSSG) and the Stabilisation Unit in preparation for deployment to Afghanistan as part of Female Engagem…

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

  • RAF police officer tackles drug production in Helmand

    Thanks, in part, to the efforts of an RAF police officer there has been a six-fold increase in the disruption to narcotics production in Helmand province in the last year.

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

  • Female engagement teams support Afghan women

    British Female Engagement Teams (FETs) are advising Afghan women on how working together can create future prosperity. Report by Ian Carr.

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

  • Royal Marines take the baton from the Royal Irish in Nad 'Ali

    Royal Marines from 45 Commando are settling into camp in Afghanistan at the start of their six-month tour after taking over the reins in Nad 'Ali (South) from 1st Battalion The Royal Irish Regiment who have been providin…

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

  • Afghanistan: Monthly progress report February 2011

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on progress in Afghanistan over the month of February.

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

  • Army vets help to develop Helmand's rural economy

    A veterinary outreach programme in Nad 'Ali is one of a growing number conducted by the Royal Army Veterinary Corps designed to help farmers and livestock owners living in the remote corners of Helmand province, Afghanis…

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

  • ANP get lifesaving lessons from 5 SCOTS

    The Afghan National Police (ANP) in Helmand have taken a further step in their continuing development after receiving first aid training from medics of The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, 5th Battalion The Royal Regiment …

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns attack on UN compound

    Following the deaths of UN staff during an attack on a UN compound in Mazar-e Sharif, Foreign Secretary William Hague gave a statement.

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

  • PM "utterly condemns" Omagh murder

    Prime Minister David Cameron has made a statement on the murder of a young police officer in Omagh on Saturday, 2 April 2011.

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

  • Armed Forces' role in Royal Wedding announced

    The details and range of the ceremonial military personnel who will play a key role in the formal elements of the wedding of His Royal Highness Prince William of Wales and Miss Catherine Middleton have been announced today.

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

  • MOD civilians bring wealth of capability to Helmand operations

    Supporting operations is all in a long day's work for MOD civilians who like their desks a little nearer to the action. Report by Ian Carr.

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