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<p>Ultimately, the only way of safeguarding minority communities and enabling Christians
to stay in Iraq freely is by defeating Daesh and establishing a lasting peace. The
Government is committed to this: we have a comprehensive strategy for defeating Daesh
and continue to support the Government of Iraq in its efforts to build a more inclusive
society.</p><p>We are also working with our international partners and the Government
of Iraq to ensure that Daesh is held to account for its appalling crimes, including
against Christians. At the United Nations General Assembly on 19 September, The Foreign
Secretary, my Rt Hon. Friend the Member for Uxbridge and South Ruislip (Boris Johnson),
alongside Iraqi Foreign Minister Ibrahim Al-Jaafari and the Belgian Foreign Minister,
launched a global campaign to hold Daesh to account for its crimes. The campaign has
three mutually reinforcing objectives: supporting national and international efforts
to ensure Daesh and its followers are brought to justice; empowering survivors of
Daesh crimes; and ensuring that where Daesh tries to stoke division, hatred and violence,
the pursuit of justice unites all our communities – local, national and international.</p><p>Through
the UK's Conflict, Security and Stability Fund we are also supporting community cohesion,
encouraging reconciliation and promoting acceptance and tolerance between communities
at a grass roots level. We continue to encourage political and religious leaders in
Iraq to speak out publicly and condemn sectarian violence. And we will continue to
explore what further support we might be able to provide to vulnerable groups and
internally displaced persons.</p>
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