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Written question asked by Sarah Champion (Labour) on Friday, 16 February 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 20 February 2024. It was answered by David Rutley (Conservative) on Thursday, 29 February 2024 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Elizabeth Tsurkov

Question

To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, what diplomatic steps his Department is taking to help secure the release of Ms Elizabeth Tsurkov who was kidnapped in Iraq in March 2023.

Answer

The UK is concerned over the kidnapping of Israeli-Russian dual national Elizabeth Tsurkov. The Government of Iraq opened an investigation into her kidnapping last year and we await the findings. Those suspected of criminal responsibility for her kidnapping should be brought to justice in fair trials. However, as Elizabeth Tsurkov is not a British citizen, we are not in a position to offer direct consular assistance.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
14088
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Iraq Abduction Tsurkov, Elizabeth
Link
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