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UK troops in Afghanistan
UK troops in Afghanistan

Page last updated at 16:02 GMT, Friday, 20 November 2009

466 promo of Afghanistan fatalities map
More than 80% of British deaths in Afghanistan have occurred the the southern province of Helmland and more troops were wounded in action in July 2009 than in the whole of 2006.
FEATURES, VIEWS, ANALYSIS
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The military personnel killed in Afghanistan since the 2001 invasion
Challenges for Nato personnel training Afghan police
Images of Afghan tour captured by soldier artist
No shortage of men and women queuing to sign up

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FEATURES, VIEWS, ANALYSIS
Thousands join demo against Afghan conflict
Charities' help sought as bureaucracy battled
What are the UK forces fighting for in Afghanistan?

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