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An Afghan solution to an Afghan problem is key to defeating the Taliban, according to an officer leading the 1Rifles in the war zone. Soldiers from the Beachley-based battalion are at the heart of the move to train the Afghanistan army with a view to them carrying on the security work when eventually British troops withdraw.
They are based in the dangerous Helmand Province for a six-month tour of duty and since they were posted in September they are already making good headway with their work.See the full content of this document
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Afghans Are Key to Challenge
Major Jonny Kitson, officer commanding E Company 1Rifles is overseeing the mission throughout the Sangin Area of Operations.
He said: "They want to rid their country of the Talib...See the full content of this document
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