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  • Women's participation is fundamental to sustainable peace: Lord Ahmad's statement

    Lord Tariq Ahmad of Wimbledon gave a statement at the United Nations Security Council open debate on women, peace and security.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • The vital role of interpreters in Helmand

    Hundreds of local interpreters are employed by coalition forces in Afghanistan and are vital in helping British forces forge the important relationships with the Afghan communities they are working with

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

  • UK steps up support to help British nationals leave Afghanistan

    Additional UK military personnel will deploy to Afghanistan on a short-term basis to provide support to British nationals leaving the country, the Defence Secretary has announced.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Private Chris Gray killed in Afghanistan

    It is with deep regret that the Ministry of Defence must confirm the death of Private Chris Gray in Afghanistan on Friday 13 April 2007.

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  • Britain’s Foreign Policy: Foreign Secretary's Radio 4 interview

    The Foreign Secretary, William Hague, spoke to radio 4 outlining some of the Government's vision for UK foreign policy.

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

  • Hague - we won't abandon Afghan people

    The international community will not abandon the Afghan people was the clear message sent from the NATO Chicago Summit this week, UK Foreign Secretary William Hague has said.

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

  • FCO statement on the conclusion of intra-Afghan dialogue in Doha

    Afghanistan talks in Doha, which concluded on 8 July, are an ‘important and positive step in peace efforts’.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson meeting with Chief Executive of Afghanistan Dr Abdullah Abdullah

    The Foreign Secretary met with Chief Executive of Afghanistan Dr Abdullah Abdullah on 7 June at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • British and Afghan operation sees villagers return

    Families driven from three Helmand villages by Taliban activity are returning home after a successful operation by British soldiers and their Afghan allies.

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

  • Afghanistan: Monthly Progress Report March 2011

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on the progress made in Afghanistan during March.

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

  • Hague: progress good for Lashkar Gah transition

    The transition of security from ISAF to Afghan forces in Lashkar Gah is scheduled to begin in July, Mr Hague added. He said that, on 15 May…

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

  • "Role of British Forces crucial" in Afghanistan

    The Foreign Secretary was interviewed by British Forces Broadcast Service (BFBS) about the role of British troops in Afghanistan.

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

  • Marine Darren Smith of 45 Cdo Royal Marines killed in Afghanistan

    It is with deep regret that the Ministry of Defence has confirmed the death of Marine Darren Smith of 45 Commando Royal Marines on operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan, on 14 February 2009.

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  • UK forces transfer responsibility for security in Sangin to US

    ISAF has today announced that British forces in southern Afghanistan have handed responsibility for security in Sangin to US forces

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

  • British Chief Inspector Blogs from Afghanistan

    Chief Inspector Martin Cunningham, one of the British police officers seconded by the Stabilisation Unit to the EU’s Police Mission in Afghanistan, continues to blog from the country:

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

  • 16 Air Assault Brigade leaves insurgency 'fractured and demoralised'

    Following the recent return of 16 Air Assault Brigade from their six-month tour of duty in Helmand province, Commanding Officer Brigadier James Chiswell has said the success of this campaign has left the insurgency increasingly fractured and demoralised, and, as...

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

  • The changing face of Helmand

    Catriona Laing talks of the changes she witnessed during her 18-month deployment as the UK's senior representative in southern Afghanistan.

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

  • Afghanistan: Staying the course

    Ahead of the Tokyo conference on Afghanistan, UK Special Representative to Afghanistan and Pakistan writes about why the international community need to commit to Afghanistan.

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

  • The Arab Spring: Freedoms and dignity, not guns and hatred

    Minister for the Middle East and North Africa Alistair Burt said Al Qaeda "remains a threat to us all" in an article for Al Arabiya.

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

  • Foreign Secretary opens London Conference on Afghanistan

    Speech given by Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond at the opening of the London Conference on Afghanistan

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