British troops have arrived in Mali as the French-led war in the West African country rages on, the Ministry of Defense in London has announced. Forty British soldiers, which are part of a team of 500 troops from European countries, will help develop the Malian Army’s infantry and artillery skills, the ministry said on Wednesday,… Continue reading British Troops Steps in Mali
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Afghanistan security was better before British troops arrival: Karzai
Afghan president Hamid Karzai has said that security was better in southern Helmand before the arrival of British troops and questioned whether international forces had been fighting in the right part of the country for the past 10 years. Mr Karzai, who has led the country since 2001, also said he was not sure if… Continue reading Afghanistan security was better before British troops arrival: Karzai