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  • Prime Minister appalled by murder of former President of Afghanistan

    Prime Minister David Cameron said Burhanuddin Rabbani played a vital role as chairman of the Afghan High Peace Council.

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

  • PM statement on Afghan Peace Council death

    The Prime Minister has issued a statement on the death of former President and Chairman of the Afghan High Peace Council, Burhanuddin Rabbani.

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

  • Apache pilot reaches 5,000 flying hours

    An Army Air Corps (AAC) Apache pilot with 20 years flying experience has clocked up his 5,000th hour in the air while currently deployed to Afghanistan.

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

  • Public urged not to send Xmas mail to theatre

    Generous members of the public who show their support for the Armed Forces by sending welfare parcels to Afghanistan are being urged to stop and think and consider alternative and more effective ways they can back the troops…

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

  • British Defence Secretary statement on Kabul incident

    “It is very clear that this was a concerted attempt to disrupt the successful transition. It was designed to disturb the Afghan people’s state and the ability of the Afghan National Security Forces, and it will be unsuccessf…

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

  • NATO Allied Command Transformation (ACT) industry day

    Speech by Gerald Howarth, Minister for International Security Strategy.

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

  • British Charge d’Affairs, Catherine Royle, Statement on the 10th Anniversary of the death of Ahmad Shah Massoud

    Ahmed Shah Massoud was a hero to many Afghans. On this the 10th anniversary of his death, I join them in remembering his achievements. And in regretting how his life was tragically cut short.

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

  • Government publishes Afghanistan progress report July-August 2011

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on progress in Afghanistan during July and August 2011.

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

  • Chevening Scholars at British Embassy

    Chevening scholars were invited to the British Embassy on 5 September before departing for their Masters studies in the UK.

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

  • New satellite improves communications in Afghanistan

    UK troops in Afghanistan have begun operating a satellite secured from NATO at no extra cost to the MOD which is providing extra communications channels for commanders on the front line.

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

  • 31 Squadron take on 31,000-mile Afghan challenge

    During their current deployment to Afghanistan, the RAF's 31 Squadron are aiming to raise £31,000 for charity by running, cycling or rowing 31,000 miles (50,000km).

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

  • UK, Australia and New Zealand working together in Afghanistan for national security

    The UK Special Representative to Afghanistan and Pakistan, Mark Sedwill, visited New Zealand and Australia to discuss our common national security issues regarding Afghanistan.

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

  • Navy medics on patrol in Helmand

    75 members of the Royal Navy are currently providing nearly 80 per cent of the front line medical cover in Helmand province in support of 3 Commando Brigade's six-month deployment on Operation HERRICK 14.

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

  • The EU’s Police Mission in Afghanistan

    The European Union Police Mission in Afghanistan (EUPOL) aims to contribute to the establishment of sustainable and effective civilian policing arrangements under Afghan ownership and in accordance with international standar…

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

  • Death of a New Zealand special forces soldier in Afghanistan

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has issued a statement on the death of a New Zealand special forces soldier in Afghanistan.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister condemns Kabul attack

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt has condemned the "despicable" attack on the British Council Building in Kabul on 19 August.

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

  • Navy medic looks after Royal Marines in Helmand

    Military medic Tanya Wilson has swapped the wards of the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth for the front line in Afghanistan where, for the past five months, she has been accompanying Royal Marines on patrol.

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

  • British Ambassador, Sir William Patey’s Statement on Parliamentary crisis

    Responding to yesterday’s announcement by President Karzai on the Parliamentary crisis, Sir William Patey said:

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

  • Looking Ahead to the Bonn Conference: British Ambassador’s Comments

    Speaking at a press conference to the Afghan media on 16 August, Sir William Patey, the British Ambassador to Kabul, said:

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

  • On patrol with the Afghan Army during Ramadan

    Throughout the fasting period of Ramadan the Afghan National Army (ANA) are still working hard with the help of their British mentors to ensure that the local population in Helmand remains safe and protected.

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