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In Iraq
  • Foreign Secretary announces UK funded training to support Kurdish fighters

    The UK has announced that it is funding state of the art bomb disposal training to assist the Kurdistan Region of Iraq’s Peshmerga forces in their frontline battle against ISIL.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary visits Iraq to discuss ISIL

    During his visit, Philip Hammond will hold meetings with Iraq’s political leaders to discuss the threat from ISIL and the international response.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • RAF Tornados' air strikes in Iraq

    Tornado GR4 aircraft have completed another round of air strikes in Iraq overnight.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary discusses ISIL with Iraqi Vice President

    Philip Hammond meets Iraqi Vice President Allawi, discusses co-operation against ISIL & urges formation of full government.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK and Canada respond to sexual violence by ISIL in Iraq

    UK and Canada announce joint mission to Iraq to support survivors of sexual violence by ISIL.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Eid message from Justine Greening

    The International Development Secretary wishes Muslims a happy Eid

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Further air strikes in Iraq

    Tornados continue to provide vital air support to Kurdish forces in Iraq.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Third air strike in Iraq

    Tornados have been assisting Kurdish forces engaged in combat with ISIL.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • RAF Tornados' second air strikes in Iraq

    Tornado GR4 aircraft from RAF Akrotiri have completed a second round of air strikes in Iraq overnight.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • RAF conducts first air strikes of Iraq mission

    Royal Air Force Tornado GR4 aircraft have been in action over Iraq today in the fight against ISIL.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Sumario de la posición legal del Gobierno Británico sobre la acción militar en Irak contra el Estado Islámico

    Esta nota expone la posición del gobierno sobre los fundamentos jurídicos para desplegar las fuerzas armadas del Reino Unido en una acción militar en contra de sitios estratégicos y fortalezas militares del Estado Islámico (…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The Friends of Syria today expressed their support once again

    Remarks to Press Conference by UK Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond following the Ministerial Meeting on Syria with the Syrian Coalition

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Downing Street statement on recall of Parliament

    The Speaker has agreed to the Prime Minister’s request to recall Parliament this Friday.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • PM reaction to murder of aid worker David Haines

    "Today, the whole country will want to express its deep sympathy for David Haines’ family", says Prime Minister David Cameron.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary congratulates Prime Minister al-Abadi on new Iraqi government

    Foreign Secretary hails formation of Iraqi Government as important step in tackling threat from ISIL.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • PM phone call with UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon: September 2014

    The Prime Minister spoke to UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon about Ebola, Iraq, Ukraine and the UN General Assembly.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary hails deeper international commitment to tackle ISIL

    Foreign Secretary welcomes powerful international commitment to tackle ISIL and support Iraq.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • NATO Summit 2014: PM speaks at North Atlantic Council meeting

    Prime Minister David Cameron spoke at the North Atlantic Council meeting on the future of NATO and the need to adapt to face new threats.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • NATO Summit 2014: PM speaks at Afghanistan session

    David Cameron welcomed attendees to the NATO Wales Summit and paid tribute to the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF).

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • PM's statement to Parliament on opposition to ISIL terrorism

    Following murder of American journalist Steven Sotloff, Prime Minister David Cameron made a statement on opposition to ISIL.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government