Search results for ‘sangin’
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Afghanistan: nearly ten years, what progress in Helmand?
As the war in Afghanistan approaches a milestone, Captain Doug Beattie writes from the Helmand frontline on how progress only comes with a price paid by both soldiers and the local population.
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Afghanistan: a Taliban deal will not end the bloodshed
As the US says it has struck a cease fire deal with insurgents in the Sangin area of Helmand, Colonel Richard Kemp writes that the herculean task of putting an end to the conflict is far from over.
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More US troops as military reaches Afghan deal
As the US plans to send more combat troops to Afghanistan there are reports of a peace deal with local tribes in the Sangin region. Alex Thomson says the deal should be treated with “extreme caution”.
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Harsh criticism for British military in US diplomatic cables
The latest secret US diplomatic cables to be released by the whistle-blowing website WikiLeaks have revealed harsh criticism of the British forces in Afghanistan.
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Nato and the war in Afghanistan
Our Chief Correspondent, Alex Thomson, asks what the NATO summit in Lisbon can possibly do or say about the war in Afghanistan that hasn’t already been said and done.
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Prince Harry opens remembrance field
Prince Harry has opened the first remembrance field dedicated to those killed in Afghanistan, in the town that has become famous for marking the return of British troops killed in the conflict.
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Afghanistan war video: see how my son died
Exclusive: the mother of British officer Mark Evison killed by the Taliban in Afghanistan tells Channel 4 News she wants the world to see the video showing the moments leading up to her son’s death.
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Armed forces honoured for Afghan bravery
131 members of the armed forces are being honoured for incredible bravery and selfless courage in Afghanistan. The awards recognise operations from October 2009 to 31 March 2010.
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British forces in Afghanistan: why are we there?
Britain’s presence in Afghanistan has seen military deaths soar beyond 300. But what lies next for UK forces? A former commander and soldier write for Channel 4 News about future strategy.
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Allies clash over Helmand achievements
Open US criticism of UK achievements in Afghanistan sees the alliance at odds over its approach to fighting the Taliban, divisions which former commander Colonel Richard Kemp warns are “dangerous”.
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WikiLeaks files raise questions over civilian casualties
Channel 4 News analyses WikiLeaks US military “secret” reports which appear to show notable differences between UN and US civilian casualty figures.
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Frontline blog: tears and tributes to a ‘good guy’
In his final blog from the frontline, Tpr Pete Sheppard on how the anticipation of returning home is shattered by the death of a fellow soldier just days before he was due to leave Afghanistan.
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Now the real fight against the Taliban gets underway
Alex Thomson on the challenges facing NATO and the Afghan government on keeping the Taliban out of areas of Helmand cleared during Operation Moshtarak.
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Afghanistan: military might cannot win alone
Writing for Channel 4 News as the UK death toll reached 300, former soldier Patrick Hennessey described a significant turning point in war strategy.
