Six Soldiers Killed In Afghanistan Are Named

Undoubtedly war could not be the solution. This is the time to think in different way to save the creation and our generations:

The six soldiers who died in the single worst enemy attack on British troops of the Afghan campaign have been named by the MOD.

They died when their Warrior armoured vehicle was hit by an apparent improvised explosive device while on patrol in Helmand Province on Tuesday evening.

The soldier from 1st Battalion The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment is named as Sergeant Nigel Coupe, aged 33.

Gurkhas ‘Set To Be Hit Hardest By Defence Cuts’

The government’s “shoddy” treatment of Gurkhas was criticised by Labour on Friday, as reports suggested they will be hit by the latest defence cuts.

 

The BBC reported the Nepalese infantrymen will bear the brunt of the 5,000 Ministry of Defence (MoD) redundancies, due to be announced on Tuesday.

 

It is feared the Royal Gurkha Rifles, who have served alongside the British Army for almost 200 years, will be disproportionately affected relative to their ranks, which total 3,500.

 

Shadow defence secretary Jim Murphy said in a statement: “This is a shoddy way to treat those who have shown years of bravery for our country.

 

“This is the second painful cut the Gurkhas have had to endure in just a few months.