Foreign Secretary condemns terrorist attacks in Baghdad
Foreign Secretary William Hague has condemned the "cowardly" attacks in Baghdad on 22 December.

Commenting on the series of blasts that hit the Iraq鈥檚 capital the Foreign Secretary said:
鈥淚 condemn the attacks that took place in Baghdad this morning, resulting in the death and injury of a large number of people. I offer my condolences to the bereaved and injured.
鈥淭hese cowardly attacks come at a time of political tension in Iraq. I hope that leaders from across the political and sectarian spectrum will pull together to establish a dialogue to ensure Iraq鈥檚 political stability and to build a stable future. The UK will support Iraq in its efforts to defeat extremism and terrorism.鈥