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  • British troops leave Helmand province for the last time

    UK forces have left Camp Bastion in Helmand Province for the last time, handing the base over to the Afghan National Army (ANA).

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

  • UK ends combat operations in Helmand

    UK Armed Forces end combat operations in Helmand, paving the way for the final transfer of security to the Afghan National Security Forces.

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

  • Gifting of equipment, stores and infrastructure to the government of Afghanistan

    Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond laid a departmental minute proposing a gift to the government of Afghanistan.

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

  • Afghanistan Monthly Progress Report for July and August 2014

    Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond has updated Parliament with the progress report on developments in Afghanistan

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

  • Camp Bastion troops say farewell to memorial wall

    British sailors, soldiers and airmen have conducted a poignant vigil to mark the return of Camp Bastion's memorial wall to the UK.

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

  • PM visit to Afghanistan

    David Cameron visited Afghanistan where he held talks with Dr Ghani, the newly elected President.

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

  • PM announces Tornado deployment

    Two more UK Tornados will join the military operation to help tackle ISIL (Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant).

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes inauguration of new President of Afghanistan

    The Foreign Secretary welcomes the new Afghan President, Ashraf Ghani, inaugurated today, 29 September.

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

  • UK military mentoring in Afghanistan

    British troops in Afghanistan have been leading the way on building a modern army.

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

  • Defence Secretary salutes first Afghan officer cadets

    Michael Fallon has attended the passing out ceremony of cadets from the first intake of the Afghan National Army Officer Academy.

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

  • PM phone calls with Dr Ghani and Dr Abdullah

    The Prime Minister spoke separately to President-elect Dr Ashraf Ghani and Dr Abdullah Abdullah today (22 September).

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

  • NATO Summit 2014: PM speaks at Afghanistan session

    David Cameron welcomed attendees to the NATO Wales Summit and paid tribute to the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF).

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

  • Speech to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly

    Foreign Secretary speech to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly on 2 September 2014.

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

  • PM calls with Afghan Presidential candidates and Chancellor Merkel and President Van Rompuy

    David Cameron spoke to Dr Ashraf Ghani and Dr Abdullah Abdullah and Chancellor Merkel and European Council President Van Rompuy.

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

  • New international development funding finder launched

    A new online tool will make it easier for organisations, individuals and businesses to search for DFID funding opportunities.

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

  • New Defence Secretary's first trip to Afghanistan

    Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has visited Afghanistan as UK troops work towards the end of combat operations.

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

  • First World War Centenary in Afghanistan

    Service personnel at Camp Bastion held a ceremony to mark the centenary of the First World War.

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

  • Head of the army makes final Afghanistan visit

    Military personnel in Afghanistan have received praise from General Sir Peter Wall for their efforts.

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

  • Duke raises morale with Afghanistan visit

    Personnel in Camp Bastion and Kandahar Airfield receive morale boosting visit from His Royal Highness Duke of York.

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

  • Last Tornados to go to Afghanistan

    RAF Marham's 31 Squadron have made final preparations to become the last Tornado GR4 squadron to deploy to Afghanistan.

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