Inquiry into Afghanistan and the UK’s engagement launched by Lords Committee

Today the International Relations and Defence Committee launches its inquiry into the UKs engagement with Afghanistan.

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Friday, July 24, 2020
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Military history by country, Organizations designated as terrorist by Canada, Terrorism, Countries, Anti-Shi'ism, Government of Afghanistan, Taliban, Totalitarianism, War in Afghanistan, Al-Qaeda, Afghanistan
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  • Today the International Relations and Defence Committee launches its inquiry into the UKs engagement with Afghanistan.
  • The Committees inquiry will explore the UKs diplomatic, military and aid strategy for Afghanistan, including scrutiny of the new Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and the Ministry of Defence.
  • Following the UKs active engagement in the fight against the Taliban and al Qaeda between 2001 and 2014, the UK continues to have around 1000 troops stationed in Afghanistan in a non-combat role.
  • We are looking for evidence to inform us about the effectiveness of the UKs engagement in Afghanistan, and what role it should play in the future.
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