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  • Afghanistan Parliamentary elections

    Foreign Secretary William Hague makes a statement following a day of Parliamentary elections in Afghanistan.

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

  • Public urged not to send unsolicited Christmas mail to troops

    The MOD expresses its gratitude for the support and generosity many members of the public show in this period but is reminding them that the…

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

  • New Special Representative on Afghanistan and Pakistan

    Karen Pierce, Foreign Office Director of South Asia and Afghanistan takes on the role of Special Representative on Afghanistan and Pakistan with effect from today.

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

  • Oil painting records RLC unit's previous achievements as they prepare for further challenges

    On the eve of deploying back to Afghanistan members of 13 Air Assault Support Regiment, Royal Logistic Corps (RLC), have received an oil painting commemorating their previous contribution to the campaign in Helmand.

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

  • Mastiff protects soldiers from roadside explosion in Helmand

    British soldiers have escaped unharmed after the Mastiff vehicle they were travelling in was struck by an improvised explosive device.

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

  • British Muslims visit Afghanistan

    A delegation of British Muslims recently visited Afghanistan to challenge misconceptions about the reality of life for Muslims in Britain.

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

  • New ventilators arrive in Afghanistan

    New ventilators, which will play a key role in saving the lives of soldiers injured on the front line, have arrived in Afghanistan.

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

  • Nick Clegg hails transformation in Afghanistan

    The Deputy Prime Minister has hailed the “transformation of the military effort” in Afghanistan.

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

  • Nick Clegg hails transformation in Afghanistan

    Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has hailed the “transformation of the military effort” in Afghanistan.

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

  • Nick Clegg hails transformation in Afghanistan

    Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has hailed the “transformation of the military effort” in Afghanistan.

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

  • Poppy eradication in Helmand gains momentum

    Speaking at the MOD’s Main Building yesterday, Philippa Brown, head of counter-narcotics at the international Provincial Reconstruction Team…

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

  • Jackal keeps proving its worth in Afghanistan

    The number of Jackal vehicles procured for UK forces has passed the 500 mark.

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

  • British Muslims visit Afghanistan

    A delegation of British Muslims visit Afghanistan to challenge misconceptions about the reality of life for Muslims in Britain.

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

  • Afghanistan Independence Day

    The Department for International Development's Parliamentary Under Secretary of State Stephen O'Brien speaks on Afghanistan's independence day.

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

  • Afghanistan Independence Day

    Statement from DFID’s Parliamentary Under Secretary for State Stephen O'Brien to mark the Independence Day of Afghanistan

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

  • 2 LANCS take over new battle group area of operations

    2nd Battalion The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment (2 LANCS) officially took control of a new battle group area of operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan, on the morning of Thursday 5 August 2010.

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

  • Afghan army achieves enlistment goal ahead of schedule

    Afghan Ministry of Defence announced today that Afghan army recruitment has met a target of 134,000 troops two months ahead of schedule.

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

  • 'Flying Robot' pilot helps find IEDs in Helmand

    The 'Flying Robot' is part of the Talisman counter-IED system. Lance Corporal Rob McInerney pilots one in Afghanistan.

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

  • British troops' Black Bag of kit

    The Black Bag, a giant holdall issued to all theatre-bound troops, contains a wardrobe's-worth of clothing and top notch kit.

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

  • Foreign Secretary calls murder of British aid worker 'deplorable'

    Dr Karen Woo was among a group of health workers murdered in Afghanistan.

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