Good news from the Middle East: 1

News about the British armed forces in the Middle East only seems to interest the MSM when it is bad news. So, inspired by bandit.three.six, in its small way this blog will attempt to redress the balance by reporting any good news about the British Army in the Middle East that it comes across.

First up, is a team of team of RAF policemen in Afghanistan who are bringing much needed medical aid to villagers in Khandahar province.

Some of the injuries the team see have not been treated for years because of the lack of local facilities – one man was still suffering from an injury caused by a Soviet tractor in the 1990s – and many children are suffering from severe burns and wounds caused by mines. On top of this, many bear the scars of leishmaniasis and some are suffering from malaria.
After the initial shyness, the clinic treated 264 people in one day, and has since established a good working relationship with the village elders, who appreciate the benefit to the village. Sergeant Simon Evans, normally based at RAF Henlow, Bedfordshire, is pleased with the response the team receives from local people:
"We’re welcomed with typical Afghan hospitality – their main livelihood is farming, and visitors are always invited to try the grapes and melons. Delicious!"