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  • Specialist unit uncovers Taliban weapons and drugs stash

    The raid occurred when 2 Troop of the Brigade Reconnaissance Force (BRF) was recently tasked to gather intelligence, and, if required, conduct…

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

  • Afghan Peace and Reintegration Review Conference held in Kabul

    On 10-11 May the Japanese funded Afghan Peace and Reintegration (APRP) Review Conference was held in Kabul.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister welcomes discussions on political reform in Algeria

    Minister for the Middle East and North Africa Alistair Burt has welcomed the start of the National Commission for Consultations on Political Reforms in Algeria.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes EU decision to sanction the Syrian President

    Foreign Secretary William Hague welcomes the EU decision to sanction members of the Syrian regime.

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

  • EU intensifies sanctions on Iran

    Foreign Secretary William Hague welcomed the EU intensification of sanctions on Iran.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister offers condolences to victims of Missouri tornadoes

    Minister for North America Alistair Burt has offered the UK's thoughts and prayers to all those affected by tornadoes in Missouri.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns attack on military facility in Karachi

    Foreign Secretary William Hague condemned the attack on the Pakistan Military Facility in Karachi and offered condolences to those affected.

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

  • Army vet runs clinics for Afghan farmers

    Captain Laura Holmes, aged 29, is a member of the Veterinary Engagement Team, based in Lashkar Gah. Describing her work in Helmand, she said…

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

  • RAF Police welcomed home from operations

    No 2 (Tactical) Police Squadron (TPS) returned to their headquarters at RAF Henlow two weeks ago. Yesterday they proudly marched alongside other…

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

  • UK troops inhibit insurgents in Taliban haven

    British soldiers in Helmand have completed a three-day operation to disrupt insurgent activity in a Taliban stronghold in the Upper Gereshk Valley.

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

  • Sappers cycle in memory of fallen colleague

    Soldiers from 33 Engineer Regiment (Explosive Ordnance Disposal [EOD]) have undertaken a cycle ride in commemoration of a colleague who was killed in Afghanistan, and raised over £3,500 for the regiment's injured soldier…

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

  • Prime Minister and President Obama article: an essential relationship

    President Barack Obama and Prime Minister David Cameron have written a joint article for the Times at the start of the US State Visit to the UK.

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

  • President Obama speaks ahead of State Visit

    President of the United States Barack Obama gave an interview ahead of his State Visit to the UK from 24-26 May.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns military attacks in Sudan

    Foreign Secretary William Hague condemned the attacks in Sudan and called on all sides to cease hostilities immediately.

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

  • Statement on situation in Yemen

    Following reports that international diplomats are being held in the UAE Embassy in Sana'a by armed loyalists a Foreign Office spokesperson said:

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

  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister: Settlement activity should stop

    Minister for the Middle East and North Africa Alistair Burt comments following Israel's announcement that 1500 additional settlements will be built in East Jerusalem.

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

  • Head of UK's Armed Forces visits troops in Helmand

    General Richards met with the Commander of Task Force Helmand (TFH), Brigadier Ed Davis, at TFH Headquarters in Lashkar Gah. He then travelled…

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

  • Intelligence unit deployed to Afghanistan as movie about WWII predecessor hits the screens

    A new film about a World War Two mission by Royal Marines from 30 Commando to capture Nazi secrets is released in UK cinemas today as 30 Commando embark on their first operational tour since then.

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

  • UK and Afghan forces compete in Helmand volleyball tournament

    British and Afghan soldiers have taken part in a volleyball tournament in Helmand province to get to know each other better and enjoy time off from the rigours of patrolling.

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