Afghanistan Conflict
Afghanistan Conflict
The Civil war in Afghanistan (1978–present), also known as the Afghan Civil War and several other names, is a civil war in Afghanistan. The civil war started when an insurgency broke out against the People's Democratic Party of Afghanistan, which had taken power in the Saur Revolution on 27 April 1978. This event led indirectly to the Soviet military intervention in Afghanistan. The new government met with hostility, which led to the Soviet war in Afghanistan. Afghanistan's anti-government rebels, known as... read more
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Is climate change losing us the war in Afghanistan?
From EU Referendum Blog Dated 11 March 2010 The short answer to this seemingly off-the-wall question is yes. British political and diplomatic efforts on the region are not focused on securing the political deal necessary to secure peace. Instead, they are being subsumed by the more important need...
Wounded Warriors stay at Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe
From North Lake Tahoe Bonanza Dated 11 March 2010 For the second year in a row, the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe is participating in the Wounded Warriors Disable Sports Project "Ability Celebration," for soldiers and marines returning from combat in Iraq and Afghanistan. The Wounded Warrior Disabled Sports Project...
David Cameron and Gordon Brown clash over defence spending
From The Guardian Dated 10 March 2010 Tory leader claims government 'massively underestimated' cost of Afghanistan conflict, but PM says £9bn has been poured into operation on top of general defence budgetGordon Brown was forced to defend his record on military equipment again today as David Cameron...
British soldiers killed in Afghanistan 'inadequately trained', coroner says
From The Guardian Dated 9 March 2010 Unlawful killing verdict recorded for death of first British woman soldier to die in Afghanistan conflict and three colleagues Four soldiers who were killed when their Snatch LandRover was destroyed by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan were "inadequately trained" and...
After German care, child patients to return to Afghanistan - Feature
From Earthtimes.org Dated 14 February 2010 Oberhausen, Germany - Its German name, Friedensdorf, translates as Peace Village - a place were children badly injured in Afghanistan and other conflict regions are nourished back to he...
Mum’s tears for her ‘warrior’ soldier son
From Belfast Telegraph Dated 12 February 2010 The mother of a teenage soldier who became the 250th member of the British armed forces to die during the Afghanistan conflict wept as she described him as her “warrior” at his funeral. Related Stories Fuel smuggling is...
Princess’ tribute
From Wales Online Dated 30 January 2010 The parents of a former Carmarthen schoolboy killed in the Afghanistan conflict have been presented with the Elizabeth Cross by Princess Anne.
Soldier admits going awol from Afghanistan
From The Guardian Dated 29 January 2010 Desertion charge dropped against Lance Corporal Joe Glenton, who spoke at anti-war ralliesA British soldier who refused to return to duty in Afghanistan and subsequently spoke at anti-war rallies today admitted going absent without leave after a more serious charge...
Karzai invites Taliban to peace talks
From The Irish Times Dated 28 January 2010 The Kabul government has invited Taliban leaders to a peace council of elders in a step toward resolving the Afghanistan conflict and called on Saudi Arabia to help in the quest for peace.
Karzai invites Taliban to peace talks
From The Irish Times Dated 28 January 2010 The Kabul government has invited Taliban leaders to a peace council of elders in a step toward resolving the Afghanistan conflict and called on Saudi Arabia to help in the quest for peace.
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