UK troops in Afghanistan
UK troops in Afghanistan

Page last updated at 14:00 GMT, Tuesday, 8 December 2009

UK forces in Afghanistan
As the number of UK service personnel killed in Afghanistan in 2009 alone reaches 100, Gordon Corera reflects on changing perceptions of the conflict.
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
How more US forces should help UK in Helmand

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