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Statement by Ambassador James Roscoe at the Security Council Meeting on threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
On her recent deployment to Afghanistan, a Royal Army Medical Corps officer got involved in the drive to improve maternal healthcare in Helmand. Report by Tristan Kelly.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke at the presentation of the Civilian Service Medal for Afghanistan on 3 May.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke with the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani.
Foreign Secretary William Hague speaks to Sky News about the handover of security operation in Afghanistan, at the NATO Summit in Lisbon.
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has hailed the "transformation of the military effort" in Afghanistan
Members of the Afghan National Army in Helmand have launched Operation OMID CHAR, described as their most significant operation yet.
It is with deep regret that the Ministry of Defence confirms the death of Captain Sean Dolan of 1st Battalion The Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment in Helmand province, Afghanistan, on Saturday 30 June 2007.
Foreign Secretary William Hague set out this week Afghanistan as the top foreign policy priority.
Statement by Ambassador Jonathan Allen, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council debate on the situation in Afghanistan.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
The Deputy Prime Minister has hailed the “transformation of the military effort” in Afghanistan.
Operation ZMARAY SARAK 5, a joint effort by the Afghan National Police, Afghan Border Police and troops from the National Directorate of Security…
Afghan policemen accompanied by British troops recently cleared an insurgent hot spot to the east of Lashkar Gah in Helmand province.
Speaking at a press conference to the Afghan media on 16 August, Sir William Patey, the British Ambassador to Kabul, said:
The leaders discussed the current situation in the region and reaffirmed their common vision to advance regional peace and stability
Afghan forces have carried out the largest air assault operation undertaken in over a year in central Helmand to disrupt insurgent activity in the villages of Malgir and Kopak, in the Nahr-e Saraj district.
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has hailed the “transformation of the military effort” in Afghanistan.
PM: We are strengthening democracy and governance so that all Afghans can play their part in developing a more prosperous country.
This year marks the fifth anniversary of when nearly 3,500 British troops deployed to Helmand province. This was stage three of NATO’s plan …
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