FCO Minister statement on Iraq violence
Minister for the Middle East and North Africa condemns violent attacks in Iraq and urges leaders to work to combat terrorism and violence

Following this week鈥檚 violence in Iraq, Minister for the Middle East and North Africa, Alistair Burt, said:
My thoughts are with the families of those who have been killed or injured by the cowardly attacks in Iraq鈥檚 cities this week. 皇冠体育app British Government condemns these attacks and calls for those responsible to be brought to justice. 皇冠体育app UK stands by the people of Iraq in rejecting extremism, and I urge all political, religious and community leaders to work together to combat terrorism and violence.
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