Sixth soldier killed in week
DEFENCE Secretary Des Browne today said a "long-term commitment" in Afghanistan was essential to prevent its return to being a training ground for terrorists.
He was speaking following the death of another British soldier in the volatile Helmand province over the weekend.
Mr Browne said UK forces were doing an “exceptionally good job” in Afghanistan, but they needed to be supported by the growth of governance in the country.
The Royal Anglian Regiment soldier is the second soldier to be killed in as many days in Afghanistan, and four soldiers have been killed in Iraq since Monday.