Turkish PM vows to continue military presence in Iraq until Mosul’s liberation

Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu has reiterated his government’s resolve to maintain a military presence in northern Iraq until Mosul is “liberated.”

The Iraqi central government and their armed forces have failed to take effective measures in the face of attacks by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), Davutoğlu said in a televised address to the nation late on Dec. 27.

“In line with appeals from the Iraqi authorities, we are providing training and equipment support to both the Peshmerga and local volunteers from Mosul,” Davutoğlu said, noting that the fall of a city like Mosul, the second largest province in the country, to ISIL has once more displayed the need for international support and cooperation along with local forces against threats posed by ISIL.

“Our support will continue until Mosul is liberated,” he added. ...
  [hurriyetdailynews.com]
28/12/15
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