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Written question asked by Mary Glindon (Labour) on Monday, 27 January 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 30 January 2025 (named day). It was answered by Hamish Falconer (Labour) on Thursday, 30 January 2025 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Elizabeth Tsurkov

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has made representations to his Iraqi counterpart on the case of Elizabeth Tsurkov.

Answer

The UK remains concerned over the kidnapping of Israeli-Russian dual national Elizabeth Tsurkov. The Government of Iraq's investigation into her kidnapping is ongoing. Those suspected of criminal responsibility of her kidnapping should be brought to justice in fair trials. The Government has not had any discussion with the Government of Iraq regarding the kidnapping.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
26521
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Iraq Hostage taking Tsurkov, Elizabeth
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk