[Initial information gathered from local residents indicates the soldiers] may have been involved in an incident at the local police station, ... British commanders are investigating with a matter of urgency. |
As an additional contingency we have redirected the Landing Platform Dock HMS Albion towards (Ivory Coast), and reduced the notice to move for other force elements should they be required, |
I know there have been media reports that bombs and missiles have fallen near civilian areas. Detonations of nearby fire can give the impression that civilian areas are under attack, ... I can assure you this was not the case. |
It's important that we make an effort to bridge this gap. |
the Afghan civilian population nor their homes or property have been targeted. |
The targets included terrorist training camps, military airfields and air defense sites, |
The targets included terrorist training camps, military airfields, and air defenses, |
This is excellent news, and I am delighted that Maj. Harrison is safe, in good health and is now able to take some well-earned leave. I welcome this decisive action by (the mission), which demonstrates its clear resolve to operate where and when it needs, in order to meet its mandate in Sierra Leone. |
We know roughly where these people are. ... At the moment I would say there is a chance they can be released safely. |
We would expect the operation to last days, not weeks. |