Friday, March 13, 2015

AFGHAN PRESIDENT PAYS TRIBUTE TO UK TROOPS AS BRITAIN'S WAR ENDS

Afghanistan's President has paid tribute to UK soldiers who died fighting in his country, as Britain holds services to mark the end of its involvement in the war.

453 British troops died in Afghanistan and Ashraf Ghani says their 'ultimate sacrifice' leaves the country with "hope for peace, prosperity and dignity".

The Queen, the Prime Minister, veterans and families of those killed are attending a major service at St Paul's Cathedral in London to mark the end of the war for Britain.

Colonel John Hughes-Wilson is a former officer and now military historian - he believes it's unclear what has been achieved in Afghanistan.

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Colonel John Hughes-Wilson is a former officer and now military historian - he believes it's unclear what has been achieved in Afghanistan.

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