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Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative) on Tuesday, 28 June 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 30 June 2016. It was answered by Tobias Ellwood (Conservative) on Wednesday, 6 July 2016 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Iraq: Islamic State

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent reports his Department has received on the progress of Iraqi forces in recapturing Fallujah.

Answer

We welcome the progress made by the Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) in recapturing Fallujah. Iraqi Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi declared the city fully liberated on 26 June. Iraqi forces continue to clear pockets of Daesh resistance along with the thousands of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) that have been placed by Daesh in schools, mosques, hospital and homes. The United Kingdom is providing support to the ISF through RAF air strikes, military assistance and training, alongside our coalition partners.

The UK is also working with the Coalition to support the Government of Iraq in developing plans to stabilise areas, like Fallujah, which have been liberated from Daesh, and by working to provide the governance, services and security necessary to enable the safe return of Iraqis to their homes, including the management of explosive hazards such as IEDs.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
41394
Session
2016-17
Subjects
Armed conflict Iraq Islamic State
Link
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