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Muslims on the Frontline

21/02/2011

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Poonam Taneja had exclusive access to British Muslims on the frontline in Afghanistan.

Poonam Taneja was given exclusive access to follow Muslim military men and women who are on the frontline in Afghanistan.

In this documentary the BBC Asian Network reports on British Muslims on the frontline in Afghanistan. It's the first time a reporter has been given exclusive access to follow Muslim military men and women. Reporter Poonam Taneja explores the day to day life of soldiers on duty - taking a behind the scenes look at the challenges they face and their views of life out there ..But how do they reconcile their role in the British Armed Services - which in Afghanistan involves them fighting other Muslims? And how do they cope with criticism from their own community, some of whom view them as traitors?

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