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The IJC focuses its activities on operations and development across Afghanistan, with the aim of defeating the Taliban through counter-insurgency…
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Mr Hague reported on progress in Afghanistan during April in Parliament today, Tuesday 17 May 2011. In a written statement to Parliament the…
The Prime Minister hosts trilateral at Chequers, focusing on the peace process and support from Pakistan and the international community.
We have just completed a two day visit to Helmand and Kabul: a first for the UK and UAE. Our joint visit reinforces our shared commitment to Afghanistan.
Having cleared the Taliban out of Helmand's 'Red Wedge', British soldiers are now working with military and civilian stabilisation experts to help the locals build their future. Report by Ian Carr.
The Chief of the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) Richard Moore spoke about human intelligence in the digital age.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Statement by Ambassador James Roscoe at the Security Council Meeting on threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts
The Foreign Secretary met with Chief Executive of Afghanistan Dr Abdullah Abdullah on 7 June at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May 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.
The leaders discussed the current situation in the region and reaffirmed their common vision to advance regional peace and stability
The Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on progress in Afghanistan for January.
Catriona Laing talks of the changes she witnessed during her 18-month deployment as the UK's senior representative in southern Afghanistan.
Afghan National Army warriors are taking the lead role in the battle against improvised explosive devices (IEDs). Report by Richard Long.
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.
Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers showed their increasing capability to operate independently when 2-3-215 Kandak recently planned and executed two highly successful raids in the Sangin Valley to apprehend eight suspected Taliban insurgents.
The operation, codenamed ZANGAL HAF (Zangal Hope) after the village close to where the operation would take place, was aimed at disrupting insurgents…
Operation ZMARAY SARAK 5, a joint effort by the Afghan National Police, Afghan Border Police and troops from the National Directorate of Security…
The Foreign Secretary, William Hague, spoke to radio 4 outlining some of the Government's vision for UK foreign policy.
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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