Menu
06/07/2006
Decision on Afghanistan troop deployment 'soon'
The British Government is considering sending more troops to Aghanistan, following a major upsurge in Taliban attacks.
Defence Secretary Des Browne told Parliament today that he had "received advice on additional deployment and I am considering it, as a matter of urgency, with the Chiefs of Staff."
He said that Parliament would be informed of the decision as soon as possible.
Britain has already announced that 3,300 troops will be deployed in the southern Afghanistan region to join the Nato peacekeeping force. The southern region of the country is considered to among the most dangerous territory for peacekeeping operations.
Troops have encountered greater resistance than expected in the area and have pushed further into the remote upland areas than had been anticipated in an effort to deal with insurgent activity.
Six British soldiers have been killed in Afghanistan inside the last four weeks.
(SP/GB)
Defence Secretary Des Browne told Parliament today that he had "received advice on additional deployment and I am considering it, as a matter of urgency, with the Chiefs of Staff."
He said that Parliament would be informed of the decision as soon as possible.
Britain has already announced that 3,300 troops will be deployed in the southern Afghanistan region to join the Nato peacekeeping force. The southern region of the country is considered to among the most dangerous territory for peacekeeping operations.
Troops have encountered greater resistance than expected in the area and have pushed further into the remote upland areas than had been anticipated in an effort to deal with insurgent activity.
Six British soldiers have been killed in Afghanistan inside the last four weeks.
(SP/GB)
Related UK National News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
18 August 2006
UN seeks commitment for Lebanon peacekeeping force
United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Mark Malloch Brown has said there had been “a reasonable start” from United Nations Member States participating in a meeting of potential troop contributors for an expanded and more robust peacekeeping force in southern Lebanon, but that much work remains to be done to achieve the initial deadline of dispatch
UN seeks commitment for Lebanon peacekeeping force
United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Mark Malloch Brown has said there had been “a reasonable start” from United Nations Member States participating in a meeting of potential troop contributors for an expanded and more robust peacekeeping force in southern Lebanon, but that much work remains to be done to achieve the initial deadline of dispatch
26 January 2006
UK to send 5,700 troops to Afghanistan
The UK is to send almost 5,000 extra troops to Afghanistan by July in a £1 billion three-year deployment. Following Cabinet agreement Defence Secretary John Reid announced the move to send a "potent force" to Afghanistan in the House of Commons this afternoon.
UK to send 5,700 troops to Afghanistan
The UK is to send almost 5,000 extra troops to Afghanistan by July in a £1 billion three-year deployment. Following Cabinet agreement Defence Secretary John Reid announced the move to send a "potent force" to Afghanistan in the House of Commons this afternoon.
06 July 2011
PM Announces UK Troop Withdrawals From Afghanistan
The UK will be able to reduce its force levels in Afghanistan from 9,500 to 9,000 by the end of 2012, Prime Minister David Cameron announced today. This follows the withdrawal of 426 UK military personnel by February 2012 that has already been announced.
PM Announces UK Troop Withdrawals From Afghanistan
The UK will be able to reduce its force levels in Afghanistan from 9,500 to 9,000 by the end of 2012, Prime Minister David Cameron announced today. This follows the withdrawal of 426 UK military personnel by February 2012 that has already been announced.
23 June 2011
UK Welcomes US Troop Reduction In Afghanistan
The British Prime Minister and Chief of the Defence Staff have both welcomed the announcement that the US will be withdrawing 10,000 troops from Afghanistan by the end of this year. US President Barack Obama announced last night that 10,000 US troops will be withdrawn from Afghanistan this year and another 23,000 by the end of September 2012.
UK Welcomes US Troop Reduction In Afghanistan
The British Prime Minister and Chief of the Defence Staff have both welcomed the announcement that the US will be withdrawing 10,000 troops from Afghanistan by the end of this year. US President Barack Obama announced last night that 10,000 US troops will be withdrawn from Afghanistan this year and another 23,000 by the end of September 2012.
07 September 2006
Commander calls for more Nato troops for Afghanistan
Nato's top commander has urged member nations to provide more troops in Afghanistan to support the current battle against Taliban militants. General James Jones said that the military alliance had been surprised by the "level of intensity" of attacks in southern Afghanistan since Nato troops moved into the region in July.
Commander calls for more Nato troops for Afghanistan
Nato's top commander has urged member nations to provide more troops in Afghanistan to support the current battle against Taliban militants. General James Jones said that the military alliance had been surprised by the "level of intensity" of attacks in southern Afghanistan since Nato troops moved into the region in July.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:A dry night, save for a few light showers around the coasts, with prolonged clear spells and light winds bringing a frosty dawn for many in central and southern parts. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
