Finnish Ministry of Defense announces the withdrawal of all its soldiers from Iraq

Translated by-INA  

The Finnish Ministry of Defense announced today, Wednesday, the return of its last soldiers from Iraq by the end of 2024, who participated in training Iraqi forces to fight ISIS gangs within the international coalition.
 
A statement by the ministry, translated by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), stated that "ISIS gangs have lost most of the lands they controlled, but they still pose a threat, which requires the continuation of the war against terrorism."
 
  "Despite the end of Finland's participation in the operation, the impact of its efforts will remain visible for a long time, as the training provided by Finnish forces contributed to enhancing the ability of security forces to secure their areas and ensure the safety of local residents."
 
The statement explained that "with the situation partially calming down in 2019, Finland's role changed from providing training to focusing on full-time protection and advisory activities, as Finnish advisors supported the development of the security capabilities of Iraqi forces at the tactical and operational levels."
 
  "Advisory activities will remain an essential part of efforts to achieve long-term stability in the region, and Finland will continue its work in this important NATO-led process."