Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by David Jones (Conservative). It was answered by Lord Browne of Ladyton (Labour) on Monday, 16 July 2007 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Afghanistan
- Question
- What recent assessment he has made of the military capability of the Taliban in Afghanistan.
- Answer
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The Taliban are currently able to threaten Afghan and international security forces in parts of eastern and southern Afghanistan by means of improvised explosive devices, suicide bombers and small-scale attacks. They have not been able to hold territory in the face of offensive action by Afghan and international security forces. The recent loss of a number of senior commanders as a result of action by international forces is likely to have had an impact on the Taliban’s ability to plan and co-ordinate operations.
Secondary information
- Type
- Oral question
- Reference
- 463 c17
- 149381
- Session
- 2006-07
- Oral question type
- Lead
- Chamber / Committee
- House of Commons chamber
- Related items
- Subjects
- Peacekeeping operations Afghanistan Taliban
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- View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk
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