Iraq

House of Lords written question – answered at on 13 July 2011.

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Photo of Lord Touhig Lord Touhig Labour

To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the treatment of Christians in Iraq.

Photo of Lord Howell of Guildford Lord Howell of Guildford Minister of State (Foreign and Commonwealth Office) (International Energy Policy)

The Christian community in Iraq was targeted in terrorist incidents towards the end of 2010 and early 2011. In recent months we have seen fewer incidents targeting Christians specifically. The Government of Iraq have pledged to safeguard the rights and freedoms of all their citizens and to provide adequate protection for their minority groups. The Iraqi Interior Ministry has drawn up a comprehensive plan for protecting churches and Christian areas in Baghdad and other governorates. Furthermore the president of Iraq announced the formation of a committee of Christian affairs to look at conditions for Christians in Iraq. We consider these to be positive steps.

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