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Boris Johnson gave an statement to Parliament on the case of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe in Iran and also updated the House on the campaign to defeat Daesh.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Boris Johnson comments following calls with the Prime Ministers of both Iraq and the Kurdish Regional Government (KRG).
Minister for Human Rights Lord Ahmad spoke to the All Party Parliamentary Group on this issue about progress of freedom of religion or belief internationally.
The UK is monitoring the situation in Kirkuk closely following recent reports of violence.
Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson comments on the Kurdish referendum.
The Minister of State for the Middle East spoke at a United Nations Security Council meeting about agreeing a resolution to bring Daesh to justice.
Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt today welcomed the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolution on Daesh Accountability as a vital step in the campaign to bring Daesh to justice.
UK statement on the intent to hold a referendum on independence from Iraq.
As the campaign to defeat Daesh in Iraq enters its final phase, the UK is sending additional troops to Anbar Province as part of the Global Coalition’s presence there.
Mr Jon Wilks CMG has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Iraq in succession to Mr Frank Baker OBE
Prime Minister spoke to Prime Minster Abadi of Iraq this afternoon and congratulated him on the recent liberation of Mosul.
Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt visited Iraq on 15-16 July to stress the UK’s continued support for Iraq after the defeat of Daesh in Mosul.
International Development Secretary comments on the liberation of Mosul, following the Iraqi Prime Minister's formal declaration.
Lifesaving aid to help the people of Mosul rebuild their homes, their city and their lives.
Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has congratulated the Iraqi Prime Minister and security forces on their victory in Mosul.
Prime Minister Theresa May spoke about subjects covered at the G20 including counter-terrorism, modern slavery, and climate change.
Speech delivered by Minister of State for Trade and Investment, Greg Hands.
Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson’s statement on the intent to hold a referendum and the UK’s support for a stable, democratic and unified Iraq.
Prime Minister Theresa May gave a speech at the G7 summit covering counter terrorism, foreign policy, and economy & trade.
Minister for the Middle East, Tobias Ellwood, pays tribute to victims of the Anfal campaign.
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