German troops in Afghanistan call on their president to explain why they're at war

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German soldiers are wearing their hearts on their sleeves - in the form of a badge that protests their country's involvement in the war in Afghanistan.

Seven soldiers have died there so far this month, bringing the total to 43 in all since they were first deployed eight years ago.

Soldiers were warned this week that it is illegal to sew the cloth patches on to their uniforms.

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