Cyprus
strongly and unequivocally denounces the recent attacks in Iraq by
the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) and other terrorist
groups, which have reportedly taken control of a number of Iraqi
cities.
The
rapidly unfolding
events pose a very serious threat to the stability of Iraq and the
wider region and highlight the dangerous repercussions of a major
spill-over from the Syrian crisis.
Cyprus
stands ready to assist the efforts by the international community to
help the Iraqi people confront this very serious challenge.
We
express our solidarity and grave concern for the plight
of hundreds of thousands of Iraqis who have
fled their homes seeking refuge in other areas of the country and
offer our condolences to the families of the victims.
Cyprus
reiterates the critical importance of preserving the sovereignty,
unity and territorial integrity of Iraq.
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