Helmand: The World's Most Dangerous Place
18 July 2008
'Special Report On Helmand: The World's Most Dangerous Place', Belfast Telegraph, 18 July 2008
EXCERPT: "More than 500 soldiers from Northern Ireland are now five months into a tour of duty in one of the world's most dangerous war zones. Troops from the Royal Irish 1st battalion are serving alongside the 2nd and 3rd battalion of the Parachute Regiment and 5 Royal Scots to form the 16 Air Assault Brigade. Led by Lieutenant Colonel Ed...
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Irish Govt Ends Funding For Expelled Diplomat
18 April 2008
'Govt Ends Funding For Afghanistan Diplomat', RTE News, 17 April 2008
EXCERPT: "The Government has ended its financial support for the EU diplomat Michael Semple, who was expelled from Afghanistan amid claims that he was undermining the country's security. Mr Semple, who is an Irish national, received around ?10,000 a month from the Department of Foreign Affairs for his work in the country. He was expelled from Afghanistan on Christmas...
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