Defence chief backs Marines' commander
Press Review 21 May 2002
Marines' commander to be replaced
Press Review 20 May 2002
Patten pledges support for Afghanistan
News Article 20 May 2002
European commissioner Chris Patten has begun a visit to Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Under fire Marines' chief replaced
News Article 19 May 2002
Downing Street has denied that Royal Marines' commander Brigadier Roger Lane is to be replaced because of his performance.
Afghan mission not a failure, insists Hoon
Press Review 17 May 2002
Kabul 'mystery' illness hits British troops
Press Review 16 May 2002
Afghan operations 'a success', says Hoon
News Article 16 May 2002
The defence secretary has told MPs the success of military operations in Afghanistan should not be measured by the number of body bags sent back to the UK.
Afghan operation 'a success' says Blair
News Article 15 May 2002
The prime minister has defended Britain's military operation in Afghanistan against growing criticisms that it is lacking in direction and failing to achieve its objectives.
Opium poppies destroyed
Press Review 15 May 2002
UK assists Afghans in heroin war
News Article 14 May 2002
Britain has helped Afghanistan destroy a massive quantity of poppy crops grown to supply the heroin trade.
Al Qaeda arms discovered
Press Review 10 May 2002
Afghan offensive halted
Press Review 9 May 2002
Marines to 'capture or destroy' al Qaeda
News Article 3 May 2002
A second operation by British Royal Marines in Afghanistan has been launched to "capture or destroy" remaining members of the al Qaeda network.
Concerns over Afghan welfare
News Article 17 April 2002
Concerns over the humanitarian effort in Afghanistan have been expressed by MPs.
Afghan mission begins
Press Review 17 April 2002
