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  • 2012 Annual Human Rights and Democracy Report

    The 2012 Foreign and Commonwealth Office Report on Human Rights and Democracy

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

  • Wounded officer and medic who saved him both awarded MC

    A soldier who led an assault after being injured in an ambush, and the medic who saved his life, have both been awarded the Military Cross.

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

  • Soldier braved bullets for shot comrade

    A British soldier who dragged an injured comrade 20 metres across open ground while under enemy fire in Afghanistan has been honoured.

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

  • 1st Mechanized Brigade takes over in Helmand

    The Army's 1st Mechanized Brigade has taken command of Task Force Helmand in southern Afghanistan marking the start of Operation Herrick 18.

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

  • The future of Afghanistan

    Defence Secretary Philip Hammond has today responded to points made in a House of Commons Defence Select Committee report on Afghanistan.

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

  • Royal Marines leave Afghanistan for last time

    The last full Royal Marines commando group to serve in Afghanistan on Operation Herrick is returning to the UK.

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

  • Gallantry award for soldier who rescued wounded comrade

    A soldier who risked his life in Afghanistan to rescue a wounded comrade during a ferocious ambush has been awarded a Mention in Despatches.

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

  • Gallantry award for quick-thinking soldier involved in violent ambush

    A soldier who assisted the injured crew of a stricken vehicle in Afghanistan while under fire has been awarded a Mention in Despatches.

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

  • Front line Army chef commended

    A British Army chef has been recognised by the senior UK commander in Helmand for his social and culinary contributions in Afghanistan.

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

  • Oldest gallantry award for stand-out soldier

    A soldier who went to live in Spain and joined the British Army's Royal Gibraltar Regiment has been awarded a Mention in Despatches.

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

  • Honour for TA soldier who took command after officers were shot

    A Territorial Army soldier who fought off Afghan insurgents after his 2 senior officers were shot has been awarded a Mention in Despatches.

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

  • Faith on the front line

    First RAF reservist chaplain in Afghanistan.

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

  • UK aid to ensure that Afghanistan's Herat Province is landmine free by 2018

    International Development Secretary Justine Greening pledges new British support for mine clearance charity The HALO Trust

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

  • RAF training Afghanistan's Air Force

    2 future RAF pilots have been providing vital language and aviation training to aspiring Afghan pilots in Herat province, Afghanistan.

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

  • RAF Chinook pilot honoured for courage

    An RAF pilot who risked his life to rescue UK and Afghan forces under fire in Helmand province has received the Distinguished Flying Cross.

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

  • RAF Reaper pilots gain wings

    The UK's first airmen officially qualified to fly remotely-piloted air systems have graduated in the USA.

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

  • Queen's Gallantry Medal for courageous bomb disposal soldier

    A soldier who risked his life to defuse a series of IEDs in Afghanistan has been awarded the Queen's Gallantry Medal.

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

  • PM calls to President Zardari and President Karzai

    Statement on the Prime Minister's phone calls to President Karzai and President Zardari.

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

  • A stable, secure and prosperous Afghanistan is in all our interests

    Deputy Permanent Representative Philip Parham delivers UK intervention at the Security Council debate on Afghanistan.

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

  • Private risked life to save fellow soldier

    A soldier who removed his helmet and body armour, under attack, to carry a stricken comrade to safety has been commended for his bravery.

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