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<p>The UN estimates that 160,000 civilians have been internally displaced in Northeast
Syria due to Turkey’s recent military action. An estimated 1,500 people have crossed
the border into Iraq which is already hosting 229,000 refugees. Those that have arrived
in Iraq have been registered and assisted by the Kurdistan Regional Government and
the UN Refugee Agency.</p><p> </p><p>The Secretary of State has been in touch with
Sir Mark Lowcock, the UN Emergency Relief Coordinator, and the UK is closely monitoring
potential humanitarian impacts on Iraq. There are currently resources in place to
respond, but we stand ready to assist should there be a significant deterioration
in the situation.</p>
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