The British embassy in Baghdad: support the manifestation of peaceful protest to the Iraqis was not exposed to the threat


22/3/2016, 09:46

The British embassy in Baghdad: support the manifestation of peaceful protest to the Iraqis was not exposed to the threat

It announced the British embassy in Baghdad, support for all aspects of peaceful protest in the country, while denied exposure to any threat.

The embassy said in a statement that the British Foreign Secretary stressed last week during his visit to Iraq that every democratic country has the right to demonstrate peacefully, "indicating that" the United Kingdom supports the right of peaceful protest. "

She added that "protests have been and remain peaceful and we do not feel that we are threatened," adding, "We will not leave the Iraqi security forces have managed very well to deal with the protests, and protests continuing Bslmah and we appreciate the professionalism.

The US embassy statement said, that "Ambassador Frank Baker on vacation and takes his deputy Nick Lata position of responsibility now," noting that "the UK stands behind the Iraqi people, who have the right to peaceful protest."


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