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Written question asked by Marquess of Lothian (Conservative) on Thursday, 20 May 2021, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Friday, 4 June 2021. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Monday, 7 June 2021 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Iraq: Islamic State

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government, following attacks by Islamic State in the last month, what assessment they have made of the security situation in (1) the Kirkuk Governorate, and (2) Iraq’s disputed territories; and what support to counter such terrorism is being offered to (a) the government of Iraq, and (b) the Kurdistan Regional Government.

Answer

The recent attacks in Kirkuk Governorate demonstrated that Daesh still remains active and represents a continuing threat to the safety and security of the people of Iraq and the wider region, particularly in the disputed territories such as Kirkuk. We work closely with the UN and international partners to encourage the Government of Iraq and the Kurdistan Regional Government to resolve their issues, including on disputed territories.

As a leading member of the Global Coalition against Daesh, the UK continues to support the Iraqi and Iraqi Kurdish Security Forces in maintaining capacity and capability to tackle the threat from Daesh.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL446
Session
2021-22
Subjects
Iraq Terrorism Security Kurds Islamic State
Link
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