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British military allows beards for troops in Afghanistan
Jul 9, 2006, 13:59 GMT
London - The British military will allow its soldiers in Afghanistan to grow full beards, according to reports Sunday quoting the Defence Ministry in London.
A ministry spokesman said the move was an effort by the British military to increase 'understanding' in the country by assuming local custom, the Mail on Sunday reported.
'Our men in the field are growing their beards because the Afghan soldiers think it is respectful,' the ministry spokesman was quoted as saying.
Soldiers not in close proximity with local Afghans however will be required to maintain British military regulations, which allow a maximum hair growth of a well-trimmed moustache.
Around 3,300 British soldiers are currently stationed in Afghanistan.
© 2006 dpa - Deutsche Presse-Agentur
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