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Saturday, November 21, 2009 9:03 AM

Published 11/05/2009 by Times Online


Afghan betrayal brings doubt over campaign

Bloody betrayal raises fresh doubts about Britain's campaign in Afghanistan

Philip Webster, Political Editor, and Michael Evans, Defence Editor

The killing of five British soldiers by an Afghan policeman raised fresh doubts yesterday about Britain’s mission in Helmand.

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