Iraq protests UK Ambassador's comments on Iraq's security and politics as interference in internal affairs.
Iraq's Foreign Ministry summoned the UK's Chargé d'Affaires in Baghdad to protest against British Ambassador Stephen Hitchen's remarks about Iraq's security and political issues, which they considered as interference in Iraq's internal affairs and a departure from diplomatic duties. Hitchen's comments were reported to discuss the challenges faced by British nationals in Iraq, including security risks and threats from Iraqi militias. Iraq's Foreign Ministry did not disclose the specific comments but stated that they portrayed a bleak image of Iraq's government and its components.
August 18, 2024
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