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It is because the evil people (taliban) are shooting people and simply the british and American troops have gone to help
There are about 10000 British troops fighting the Taliban in Helmand Province of Afghanistan.
There are around 10,000 British troops fighting in Afghanistan currently.
In 2001.
338 British troops have died so far in Afghanistan (As of 5/10/10)
55 million troops
One can find some written articles about British troops using this website at guardian. There are verified and published written articles about the troops from Afghanistan.
In support of Nato's peacekeeping mission.
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The British Army currently has troops deployed in Afghanistan under the name Operation Herrick. Troops are also deployed in Africa, Canada and Cyprus.
Britain currently has troops in both Iraq & Afghanistan
They are doing what they took an oath to do.
well if it started in 2001 then you should look on google for it.