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In Afghanistan
  • PM meeting with President Karzai and Prime Minister Sharif

    David Cameron welcomed President Karzai of Afghanistan and Prime Minister Sharif of Pakistan to Downing Street for trilateral discussions.

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

  • Reservists in Kabul

    Armed Forces reservists talk about their experiences of working in Kabul as part of the ongoing military operation in Afghanistan.

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

  • Afghanistan monthly progress report for September 2013

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on progress in Afghanistan for September 2013.

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

  • Afghan army officer academy welcomes first intake

    Hundreds of new recruits have begun training at the new Afghan National Army Officer Academy (ANAOA) in Kabul, Afghanistan.

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

  • An Afghan-led future

    Senior British military officers described the progress made in southern Afghanistan this summer at a media briefing in London yesterday.

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

  • Defence police leave Helmand stronger

    The Ministry of Defence Police (MDP) mentoring team has left Afghanistan for the last time.

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

  • Kit movements run smoothly as Afghanistan drawdown continues

    As base closures and handovers continue in Helmand, the flow of equipment through Camp Bastion and out of Afghanistan is well underway.

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

  • Major Adam Foden awarded Distinguished Service Order

    The British Army officer who led the 'best prepared sub-unit in the brigade' during Operation Herrick 17 in Afghanistan has been honoured.

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

  • Human Rights and Democracy Report 2012 - Afghanistan

    There has been a mixed picture in the human rights sphere in the last three months

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

  • Quarterly statement on Afghanistan

    Speech by Justine Greening, the Secretary of State for International Development on the Government's progress in Afghanistan.

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

  • Royal Dragoon Guard receives Military Cross

    Corporal Oliver Bainbridge has been recognised for his brave actions after his patrol vehicle was hit by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan.

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

  • New Afghan battle school opens

    Afghan troops are enrolling in courses at a newly-launched battle school at Camp Shorabak in Helmand province.

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

  • Desert Rats take the lead in Helmand

    7th Armoured Brigade has taken over as Task Force Helmand in Afghanistan, officially marking the start of Operation Herrick 19.

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

  • Military Cross for Gurkha hero

    A Gurkha soldier who ferociously fought off 2 insurgents attacking his patrol base in Afghanistan has been awarded the Military Cross.

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

  • Pride of Britain honours British soldier

    A soldier has been honoured at this year's Pride of Britain Awards for an act of bravery during Operation Herrick 15.

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

  • Marine Craig Buchanan awarded Military Cross

    A Royal Marine whose quick thinking and bravery saved the lives of his colleagues in Afghanistan has been awarded the Military Cross.

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

  • Innovative Afghan businesses receive UK aid grants

    Fourteen businesses from across Afghanistan have received grants totalling £2.5 million through the Afghanistan Business Innovation Fund.

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

  • Army logistic regiment completes Afghan tour

    A British Army logistic regiment has driven the distance from Earth to the moon during a 6-month tour of Afghanistan.

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

  • Dambusters prepare for Afghanistan deployment

    70 years after their most famous mission, the Dambusters of 617 Squadron are off to Afghanistan for their final tour with the Tornado GR4.

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

  • Military courage recognised by Operational Honours List

    A soldier who single-handedly saved Afghan and Danish soldiers from an explosive trap is among those recognised for bravery on operations.

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