Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party), on Thursday, 21 March 2024, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 28 members in total.

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One year anniversary of the kidnapping of Elizabeth Tsurkov

That this House notes that today marks the one year anniversary of the kidnapping of Elizabeth Tsurkov, a dual Russian-Israeli national, who is being held hostage in Iraq by the militant group Kata'ib Hezbollah; expresses dismay at her kidnapping and calls for her immediate release; extends solidarity to her family as they campaign for her safe release; further notes that the Iraqi Government has opened an investigation last year into the kidnapping and expresses hope that this will now move swiftly and without undue delay; notes that the Popular Mobilisation Force (PMF) consisting of Kata'ib Hezbollah and other militant groups is funded by the Iraqi government; expresses concern at the potential risk of UK Government funding to Iraq benefiting the PMF; urges the UK Government to ensure robust procedures are in place to ensure that funding is not rediverted to these groups; and further urges the UK Government to use all diplomatic pressure and tools at its disposal to secure the release of Ms Tsurkov.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

538 

Session

2023-24

Other sponsors

Alistair Carmichael

Jonathan Edwards

Philippa Whitford

Layla Moran

Allan Dorans

Subjects

Anniversaries Iraq Abduction Tsurkov, Elizabeth

Link

View this Early day motion on edm.parliament.uk