British soldiers arrive in Kandahar in 2014. Only special forces are expected to remain in Afghanistan after Sunday. Photograph: Wakil Kohsar/AFP
* A total of 454 UK soldiers and civilians died in Afghanistan during operations
* The last of the UK’s 750 soldiers, in Nato training mission, are due to leave today
* But there are fears of a new civil war in the country as Taliban makes advances
The last regular British troops are expected to leave Afghanistan today, ending a 20-year involvement in the country.
A total of 454 UK soldiers and civilians have died in Afghanistan since the launch of the US-led Operation Enduring Freedom in response to the September 11 terror attacks.
The last of the UK’s 750 soldiers, part of a Nato training mission, are due to leave today – as the Taliban advances in many parts of the country, sparking fears of a new civil war.
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Update: UK to bring home last remaining troops in Afghanistan this weekend (The Guardian)
WNU Editor: I was not aware that the last UK soldiers were leaving today. It was by accident that I found the above two posts. Talk about keeping everything low-key.