Search results for ‘Helmand’
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Taliban denies death of its leader
The Taliban denies reports that its leader, Mullah Mohammad Omar, has been killed as British troops hand over control of a key city in Afghanistan to local forces.
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Generals slammed for Afghan military failures
A scathing Defence Committee report blames military leaders for the “unacceptable” deployment of British troops into Afghanistan without the support and equipment they needed to defeat the Taliban.
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Britain to withdraw 500 troops from Afghanistan
The Prime Minister, David Cameron, announces the drawdown of a further 500 troops by the end of 2012, as Britain winds down its combat role in Afghanistan.
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‘New phase’ in Afghanistan says PM
David Cameron says the Afghan conflict is entering a “new phase” amid an army investigation into the death of a soldier who was captured by the Taliban and found dead in Helmand province.
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Missing soldier found dead in Afghanistan
A British soldier who went missing from his base in southern Afghanistan has been found dead, the Ministry of Defence reveals. Next of kin have been informed.
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Morland Sanders to lead North of England coverage
Channel 4 News has announced that Morland Sanders will join the programme as North of England Correspondent.
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UK troops welcomed back as Obama plans Afghan exit
As British soldiers parade past Parliament on the eve of a major US announcement on troop withdrawal, Channel 4 News asks them how they feel about the future of British involvement in Afghanistan.
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Harry could return to Afghanistan as Apache pilot
Prince Harry could be heading back to Afghanistan on a second tour of duty, it was reported today. His first tour, in 2007-8, was cut short because of fears for his safety, as Asha Tanna reports.
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Taliban anger over death of Ilyas Kashmiri
Pakistan Taliban leaders warn Channel 4 News that their fighters will seek to avenge the death of their leader, Ilyas Kashmiri, upon Pakistan and US targets.
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Apaches mark ‘serious moment’ in conflict and cost of Libya
With Apache helicopters poised to attack Libya, MPs warn the Government it does not have a “blank cheque” to fund the fight against Colonel Gaddafi. Channel 4 News looks into upping the tempo.
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British soldiers ‘unlawfully killed’ by Afghan policeman
Two families say they are amazed that their loved ones were put in “avoidable harm’s way”, after a coroner’s inquest into the killing of five British soldiers by an Afghan policeman.
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Britain’s foreign aid budget: money well spent?
Britain donates more in foreign aid than ever before, with a budget set to eclipse that of the Home Office within four years. As Liam Fox raises concerns, Channel 4 News looks at where the money goes.
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Rogue Afghan ‘shot British soldiers amid corruption feud’
Five British soldiers were shot by a renegade Afghan policeman as a bloody local vendetta played itself out, a coroner’s court has heard.
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Second British female soldier to die in Afghanistan named
Captain Lisa Jade Head became the second British female soldier to be killed in Afghanistan after she was fatally injured by an IED in an alleyway in Nahr-e-Saraj, Helmand province.
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Petraeus: Taliban ‘will be back’ in Afghanistan
After a period of relative quiet over winter months, U.S. General David Petraeus tells Channel 4 News he expects a ‘spring offensive’ from the Taliban but insists withdrawal plans are on track.