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Gordon Brown on 'Afghanistan strategy'

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Prime Minister Gordon Brown has spoken about the latest phase of the military operation in Afghanistan.

Operation Moshtarak is designed to force Taliban militants from the area surrounding the town of Marjah in Helmand province.

The prime minister described the mission and the policy of "Afghanistan" which is now being employed, at the official launch of the UK's Civilian Stabilisation Group.

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