The police officers take part in a training mission of the Iraqi national police forces, led by Italy, which aims to strengthen the Iraqi police forces’ capacity to maintain security. It is particularly important to improve security in the regions liberated from Daesh. This will also enable internally displaced people’s return to their homes.
Participation in the coalition’s training of police officers forms a part of Finland’s comprehensive support to Iraq. Finnish soldiers are currently contributing to the coalitions’ military training activities. Additionally, Finland supports Iraq’s stabilisation and mine-clearing activities, and provides humanitarian assistance from its development cooperation appropriations.
Learn more about Finland’s crucial role in the Coalition here
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