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The self-styled Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) continues to commit atrocities
against Muslims, Christians, Yezidis, Turkmen and other communities throughout the
areas under its control. The British Government strongly condemns the persecution
of communities on the basis of their religion, belief or ethnicity. We are working
closely with the Iraqi government and our international coalition partners to assist
and protect civilians wherever we can. We are aware of reports from Human Rights Watch
and others that Yezidi men, women and children are being detained by ISIL along with
people from other religious groups. We welcome the commitments that Prime Minister
al-Abadi has made to inclusivity, to protecting Iraqi citizens, addressing human rights
abuses and holding those responsible to account.
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