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<p>As a member of the US coalition, the UK is committed to countering ISIL in Iraq
and Syria. British personnel have been providing logistical, liaison and surveillance
support in Iraq and will continue to do so. From 27 September 2014, following the
parliamentary vote, the RAF began flying strike missions over Iraq. We have also recently
sent a small team to provide short term training to Kurdish forces. These troops are
not deployed in a ground combat role.<br><br>Additionally, as part of our preparations
for a potential humanitarian airlift from the Sinjar Mountains in August, we deployed
military personnel to Erbil. These troops were recovered to Cyprus when it became
clear that the operation would not go ahead.</p>
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