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  • Transcript of press briefing by David Cameron in Afghanistan

    "I wanted to come to Afghanistan ... to wish the troops a happy Christmas and to thank them for the work they're doing,' says David Cameron.

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

  • Guardsman Daniel Probyn killed in Afghanistan

    It is with much sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm the death of Guardsman Daniel Probyn from 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards in Afghanistan on Saturday 26 May 2007.

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  • British Counter-IED experts train Afghan teams in bomb disposal

    Two British bomb disposal operators at the forefront of the fight against deadly improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in Afghanistan have been passing on their skills to Afghan police - so they can take forward the battle for peace and security...

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

  • Foreign Secretary disgusted by reports of Afghan woman's execution

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said that he is "shocked and disgusted" by reports that an Afghan woman has been publicly executed by the Taliban.

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

  • Unprecedented opportunity for peace in Afghanistan

    Statement by Stephen Hickey, UK Political Coordinator at the UN, at the Security Council Briefing on Afghanistan.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • A peaceful, inclusive and prosperous future for Afghanistan

    Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council briefing on Afghanistan

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • A Child Denied an Education: How Gululai eventually got to School

    Under the Taliban girls could not go to school. The Girls Education Challenge is helping to provide education to women who are too old for regular primary class study.

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  • Dr Fox - we must continue to battle Al-Qaeda

    Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox has spoken to the media about the death of Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden who was killed in a US operation in Pakistan on Sunday.

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

  • Working with the Afghan media in Helmand

    As an Afghan Media Officer for Task Force Helmand, Army Captain Niall Taylor helps Afghan journalists tell Afghan people about the work of British and ISAF personnel. Report by Sharon Kean.

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

  • Press conference with the President of Afghanistan

    Press conference given by the Prime Minister David Cameron and President Hamid Karzai.

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

  • Afghan Police plan and lead their first Helmand operation

    Security and governance have been brought to a previously contested area east of Lashkar Gah, Helmand province, following the first operation in the district to have been entirely planned and led by the Afghan National Police (ANP).

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

  • British-mentored Afghan Police crush insurgent influence

    Afghan National Police who are being mentored by Delta Company of The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, 5th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (5 SCOTS), have mounted an operation in which insurgent influence was crushed.

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

  • Year-on-year violence levels in Afghanistan decrease for first time

    For the first time since 2006 year-on-year violence levels decreased across Afghanistan in 2011, Foreign Secretary William Hague said yesterday in the government's quarterly update on Afghanistan.

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

  • British forces support Afghan-led clearance of insurgent stronghold

    Nearly 1,000 British soldiers joined a major operation planned and led by Afghan security forces to clear insurgents from a Taliban heartland.

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

  • Cameron - 2010 vital year for Afghan mission

    Mr Cameron said yesterday’s statement was the first of regular updates to the House of Commons on the mission in Afghanistan, with quarterly…

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

  • Dragoon Guards provide security for Afghan villagers

    British cavalry soldiers from C Squadron of the Royal Dragoon Guards protect and rebuild the village of Gorup-e Shesh Kalay near Nad 'Ali, following Operation MOSHTARAK.

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

  • Afghan forces to take on security lead for Nad-e Ali

    Afghanistan’s own forces will take lead responsibility for delivering security in a number of new areas across the country - including the Nad-e Ali district of Helmand where British forces operate.

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

  • PM call with Chancellor Merkel: 17 August 2021

    Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke with German Chancellor Merkel this morning.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • PM: Statement on Afghanistan

    A statement by the Prime Minister on Afghanistan on 14 June 2010.

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

  • Foreign Secretary highlights progress made in Afghanistan

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has published a progress report in Parliament of the key developments in Afghanistan during February.

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