Britain sends troops to Afghanistan again due to Taliban concerns

(Baonghean.vn) - Prime MinisterDavid Cameron on July 9at the NATO Summit taking place in Poland said Britain woulddeploymentmore50 employeestohelp build security forcesinAfghanistan.

British troops are sent to Afghanistan amid concerns about the deteriorating security situation. Photo: Internet.

The decision came a day after Mr Cameron announced that British troops would be sent to Eastern Europe to counter Russian forces. He hoped to soon end Britain's long-standing military intervention in the South Asian country.

Arriving in Warsaw, Poland, Mr Cameron said the deployment in Afghanistan was essential: “NATO must continue to work with the Afghan government and security forces to rid the country of terrorists.”

The new recruits join the 450 British troops currently in Afghanistan, who were due to return home later this year but will stay until 2017 on new assignments.

Of the 50 additional security personnel deployed in Afghanistan, 21 will be involved in counter-terrorism missions, 15 will teach at the Afghan army officer training academy and 13 will join NATO's “Resolute Support” mission in Afghanistan.

In addition, the UK also funds Afghan security forces with an additional £70 million a year until 2020, pledging £178 million in direct support to President Ashraf Ghani's government.

British officials stressed that their personnel would be involved in “training and advising” but would not be involved in combat operations against the Taliban.

British Prime Minister Cameron said that despite the recent vote to leave the European Union, Britain remains determined to continue playing a leading role on the world stage.

“The UK will not be less important on the world stage. We will make sure we use our power, including through NATO, to promote British values ​​and the things we believe in.”

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(According to Express)