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A military investigation into a notorious Iraq war incident, in which British soldiers allegedly murdered and mutilated unarmed Iraqis, has been severely criticized by police as fundamentally flawed. The investigation, led by the Royal Military Police's (RMP) Special Investigation Branch (SIB), failed to collect forensic evidence, ignored key
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The British government has come under heavy criticism from opposition leader David Cameron for failing to provide sufficient helicopters to troops in Afghanistan. The issue has been exacerbated by a recent civilian helicopter crash that killed 16 people at the largest NATO base in southern Afghanistan. The situation has led
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Despite efforts by the government and the international community to address the issue, sexual violence by the Democratic Republic of Congo's army remains widespread and under-prosecuted. Human Rights Watch has documented persistent sexual violence by soldiers, including the 14th brigade, which has been implicated in numerous acts of
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Gordon Brown's refusal to directly answer questions about Army requests for additional troops has fuelled speculation about tensions with General Sir Richard Dannatt. Meanwhile, a damning parliamentary report has highlighted a helicopter shortage in Afghanistan, putting soldiers at increased risk. The Commons defence committee's report calls
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Guinea's army remains on high alert, with troops massed along the country's borders with neighboring nations, following a statement by the junta on national television claiming a threat of invasion by troops financed by drug traffickers. However, several observers within Guinea have expressed scepticism about the
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Congressman Patrick Murphy, a decorated Iraq war veteran, has taken on the challenge of leading the effort to repeal the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy in the military. In a recent interview with Rachel Maddow, Murphy expressed his strong conviction that the policy is
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Thousands of US Marines have launched a massive assault in southern Afghanistan's Helmand River valley, a Taliban stronghold, in an operation that marks the largest Marine operation since the second battle of Fallujah in Iraq five years ago. The 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, comprising 10,000 troops, including
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The Dutch parliament has chosen not to deploy armed marines on Dutch vessels sailing through Somali waters, following a decision by Defense Minister Eimert van Middelkoop. This decision comes after a debate, where Van Middelkoop convinced parliament of his stance. However, the minister is willing to explore alternative measures to
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Pakistani security forces have launched a new front in the militant-infested South Waziristan tribal region near the Afghan border, as the operation against rebels continues in northwestern Swat district. The forces have been securing significant gains, and a military operation against the Baitullah Mehsud-led militants in South Waziristan yesterday resulted
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The annual Frazier-Mason Some Gave All Memorial Motorcycle Ride pays tribute to two fallen soldiers, Nick Mason and Joshua James Frazier, who were killed in action in Iraq in 2004 and 2007, respectively. The ride, scheduled for Sunday, is the third annual event organized by the families of the deceased
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A firefight between a group of communist rebels, led by a suspected New People's Army (NPA) leader named Ka Elmer, and Philippine Army soldiers resulted in the death of the rebel leader in the town of Lagonoy, Camarines Sur. The clash was triggered by a tip from villagers
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Fierce fighting between the Sri Lankan government forces and the Tamil Tigers has brought the rebels to the brink of collapse. The Tamil Tigers, one of the world's most sophisticated insurgencies, have been fighting for a separate homeland for over a quarter-century. Thousands of civilians have been trapped
