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Written question asked by Bishop of Worcester (Bishops (affiliation)) on Monday, 22 February 2021, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 March 2021. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Tuesday, 9 March 2021 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Iraq: Kurds

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the security situation in Iraqi Kurdistan following the mortar attack in Erbil on 15 February; and what assistance they are providing to the Kurdistan Regional Government (1) to investigate, and (2) to hold accountable, those responsible for the attack.

Answer

We recognise the security threat against Western interests posed by militia groups seeking to sow instability across Iraq, including Iraqi Kurdistan. Although a militia group claimed responsibility for the attack, we have committed to supporting the Kurdistan Regional Government and the Government of Iraq in investigating the attack and holding accountable those responsible.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL13547
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Iraq Politics and government Kurds
Link
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