The UK has deployed military personnel to Helmand province in Afghanistan amid a siege of Sangin Town by Taliban militants.
Helmand's governor has denied claims by the Taliban that it is now in complete control of Sangin.
Sangin used to be the centre of operations for international forces in Afghanistan and would give the Taliban a key base in Helmand with links to the north, and potential revenue from the opium trade there.
UK reporter Charlotte Wright says the British troops deployed will not be in a combat role.
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UK reporter Charlotte Wright says the size of the British deployment has not been clarified.
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Helmand's governor has denied claims by the Taliban that it is now in complete control of Sangin.
Sangin used to be the centre of operations for international forces in Afghanistan and would give the Taliban a key base in Helmand with links to the north, and potential revenue from the opium trade there.
UK reporter Charlotte Wright says the British troops deployed will not be in a combat role.
IN: "These…
OUT: …2006."
DUR: 26 seconds
http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1222helmand-wright1.mp3
ALT:
UK reporter Charlotte Wright says the size of the British deployment has not been clarified.
IN: "The MOD…
OUT: …this town."
DUR: 30 seconds
http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1222helmand-wright2.mp3