Afghanistan has the grim distinction of having overtaken Iraq as the most dangerous theatre of conflict in which British troops are engaged. Six soldiers have died in Helmand province in the past month. There are reports of up to 10 "contacts" with the enemy every day. Virtually all the British bases in the region are under regular attack. |
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Amanda Lang was a wonderful member of the Opednews team, and the first volunteer editor, for a good number of years being a senior editor. She passed away summer 2014.