Iraq
Obama has announced that the US is committed to intervention
efforts in Iraq, favouring tactical air strikes over troop deployment. The
US have felt it necessary to halt the activities of Islamic State fighters who
have gained a reputation for killing civilians. Reports on Saturday
suggested that forces from the Islamic State crossed
into Lebanon from Syria.
The US have also taken a leadership role in delivering
relief to civilians fleeing Islamic State fighters. 72 bundles of
supplies, including more than 3,800 gallons of water and more than 16,000
packaged meals have been supplied so far. British military have so far
stuck to a humanitarian role by providing airships to deliver relief to
civilians.
The Kurds of northern Iraq have taken in up to 1.2 million
refugees since June. They have shown their support of the US intervention
and have urged Obama not to let up in air strikes. The
Guardian is following the story as there have been reports the US is
planning to arm the Kurdish fighters.
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