UK Afghanistan

Taliban Attack Memorial Delegation As Protests Erupt Over Shootings

Huffington Post UK | Michael Rundle | Posted 16.03.2012 | UK

Insurgents in Afghanistan have opened fire on a government delegation at a service marking the deaths of 16 villagers shot by a US staff sergeant. ...

David Cameron And Barack Obama To Discuss Withdrawal From Afghanistan

PA/The Huffington Post | Posted 12.05.2012 | UK Politics

David Cameron flies to the USA today for talks with President Barack Obama, with the timetable for withdrawal of British and American troops from Afgh...

Serving Soldier Questioned 'On Suspicion Of Stabbing Young Woman To Death'

PA | Posted 13.03.2012 | UK

A serving soldier was being questioned on suspicion of murder on Tuesday after a woman was stabbed to death. Ian Lowe from the 1st Battalion the Du...

War In Afghanistan 'Unwinnable'

PA | Posted 12.03.2012 | UK

Nearly three-quarters of the public believe that the war in Afghanistan is unwinnable. The figure has grown from 60% in June last year to 73%, whil...

Teenager Faces Court for Afghanistan Facebook Comments

PA | Posted 12.03.2012 | UK

A teenager will appear in court after making comments on Facebook about the deaths of six soldiers in Afghanistan last week, police have said. Azha...

Afghans Demand Public Trial Of US Soldier After Civilian Massacre

PA/The Huffington Post UK | Posted 13.03.2012 | UK

Afghan politicians are demanding that the US soldier allegedly involved in the killings of 16 civilians faces a public trial. The call came in a st...

Afghan Project Was Undermined From The Outset

Chris McCarthy | Posted 12.03.2012 | UK Politics
Chris McCarthy

Since Operation Enduring Freedom was launched in October 2001, relations between the Afghan people and American forces have always been brittle.

Minister Says Kandahar Atrocity Will Affect UK Troop Operations

The Huffington Post UK | Posted 12.03.2012 | UK Politics

UK troops in Afghanistan will be on the highest state of vigiliance following the massacre of Afghan civilians by a US solider in Kandahar, the Armed ...

No. 10: We'll Stick To The Course Despite Kandahar Massacre

PA/The Huffington Post UK | Posted 12.05.2012 | UK Politics

The UK is "sticking to its course" in Afghanistan amid warnings British troops could be killed in reprisal attacks for the killing of 16 civilians by ...

UK Troops In Afghanistan At Risk From Revenge Attacks, Says Former Commander

Huffington Post UK / PA | Posted 12.03.2012 | UK

British troops could be killed in reprisal attacks after an American soldier allegedly gunned down 16 villagers in southern Afghanistan, the former co...

Taliban Vow Revenge Attacks

PA/Huffington Post UK | Posted 12.03.2012 | UK

Taliban insurgents have threatened to carry out revenge attacks after a US soldier went on a shooting rampage in Afghanistan, killing at least 16 civ...

Why There's Little Point Hoping the Taliban Will Ever Consider Women's Rights

Piers Secunda | Posted 11.05.2012 | UK Politics
Piers Secunda

The New York Times has suggested that the Taliban might be willing to consider human rights and women's rights in negotiations for a peaceful settlement in Afghanistan. After my visit to Totia High School, I find that suggestion nearly impossible to believe...

Afghan Civilian Shootings 'Nothing To Do With NATO'

PA | Posted 11.05.2012 | UK

The apparent killing of 16 Afghan civilians by a US soldier came "out of the blue" and had nothing to do with Nato operations, the UK ambassador in th...

Carnage In Afghanistan As US Soldier Goes On The Rampage

The Huffington Post UK | Chris Wimpress | Posted 11.05.2012 | UK

A US soldier in Afghanistan has gone on the rampage, killing at least 16 civilians, according to reports. The incident happened in the village of...

The Week That Was: A War on Every Front

Carla Buzasi | Posted 10.05.2012 | UK
Carla Buzasi

If war is a psychological game as much as a military one, this week in Afghanistan we suffered one of our biggest set-backs. The numbers add up to a painful equation. Six men dead. The single largest loss of British life in a single incident in Afghanistan since 2006. The roll-call of British men lost to this war tipping over 400. The sums left a nation in shock and thrust the issue of Britain's involvement in Afghanistan back onto the front pages.

Diary from Kabul - Looking for Suicide Bombers!

Martin Middlebrook | Posted 09.05.2012 | Home
Martin Middlebrook

Everyone here plays a game of I spy when they are out and about. The idea is that you are trying to work out which of the 200,000 Toyota Corollas in front of you is loaded with fertilizer and ball bearings. It's not quite like the version of the game you played with your parents when stuck on the M6 trying to holiday in the lakes.

Families Of Killed Soldiers Speak Of Anguish

PA | Posted 09.03.2012 | UK

The heartbroken families of six soldiers killed in the deadliest single attack on British forces in Afghanistan since 2001 have spoken of their anguis...

Commanding Officer Pays Tribute To Afghanistan Six

PA/Huffington Post UK | Posted 08.03.2012 | UK

The commanding officer of the unit hit hardest by the Afghanistan blast paid a moving tribute to them today, saying: "Six of our brothers have fallen....

Soldier Reassured Parents He Would Be 'Fine' In Afghanistan

PA/Huffington Post UK | Posted 08.03.2012 | UK

A young British soldier killed alongside five comrades in Afghanistan reassured his mother he would be "fine" weeks before his death. Private Antho...

The British Army Needs More Gurkhas

Endeavour Press | Posted 08.05.2012 | UK Politics
Endeavour Press

There should be more Gurkhas in the British Army, not less.

Six Soldiers Killed In Afghanistan Are Named

Huffington Post UK | Sara C Nelson | Posted 08.03.2012 | UK

The six soldiers who died in the single worst enemy attack on British troops of the Afghan campaign have been named by the MOD. They died when the...

No Time To Go Weak - Forces Chief Pledges Troops Will Hold Their Nerve

PA/The Huffington Post UK | Posted 07.05.2012 | UK Politics

The head of the Armed Forces has insisted that Britain's military strategy in Afghanistan will not change despite the deaths of six soldiers who were ...

Prince Harry Labelled 'Slave Master' By Protesters On Jamaica Tour

PA/Huffington Post UK | Posted 07.05.2012 | UK

Prince Harry was labelled a "slave master" as he faced a small protest on his tour of Jamaica. Harry was met with demonstrators as he arrived at th...

Prince Harry Changes Plans After Afghanistan Tragedy

PA | Posted 07.03.2012 | UK

Prince Harry showed off his prowess on the firing range today and proved he is a top marksman. Harry, an Apache pilot, was named best gunner when h...

PMQs LIVE - Will Ed Miliband Make It Fifth Time Lucky?

The Huffington Post UK | Chris Wimpress & Ned Simons | Posted 07.03.2012 | UK Politics

Prime minister's questions got off to a sombre start this lunchtime. following the the grim news coming from Afghanistan of the apparent deaths of six...