Geoffrey Hoon
Geoffrey Hoon
Geoffrey William Hoonis a British politician who served as the Member of Parliamentfor Ashfield from 1992 to 2010. He is a former Defence Secretary, Transport Secretary, Leader of the House of Commons and Government Chief Whip...
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The targets included terrorist training camps, military airfields and air defense sites,
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It's important that we make an effort to bridge this gap.
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As an additional contingency we have redirected the Landing Platform Dock HMS Albion towards (Ivory Coast), and reduced the notice to move for other force elements should they be required,
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This is excellent news, and I am delighted that Maj. Harrison is safe, in good health and is now able to take some well-earned leave. I welcome this decisive action by (the mission), which demonstrates its clear resolve to operate where and when it needs, in order to meet its mandate in Sierra Leone.
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The targets included terrorist training camps, military airfields, and air defenses,
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the Afghan civilian population nor their homes or property have been targeted.
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I know there have been media reports that bombs and missiles have fallen near civilian areas. Detonations of nearby fire can give the impression that civilian areas are under attack, ... I can assure you this was not the case.
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We would expect the operation to last days, not weeks.