UK considers sending more troops to Afghanistan
LONDON, July 6 (Reuters) Britain today said it was considering sending more troops to Afghanistan after commanders in the field requested additional forces.
''I can now confirm that I have today received advice on additional deployment and I am considering it, as a matter of urgency, with the chiefs of staff,'' Defence Minister Des Browne told parliament.
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Story first published: Thursday, July 6, 2006, 19:05 [IST]