By John Lee.
The NATO Mission in Iraq (NMI) has relocated all its personnel from Iraq to Europe.
In a statement, it confirmed that the final personnel departed Iraq on 20th March, with the mission now continuing from Joint Force Command Naples in Italy.
Full statement from NATO:
NATO Mission Iraq Posture Adjusted
MONS, Belgium - NATO Mission Iraq has adjusted its posture, safely relocating all its personnel from the Middle East to Europe.
"I would like to thank the Republic of Iraq and all the Allies who assisted in the safe relocation of NATO personnel from Iraq," said General Alexus Grynkewich, Supreme Allied Commander Europe. "I would also like to thank the dedicated men and women of NATO Mission Iraq, who continued their mission throughout this period. They are true professionals."
The last NATO Mission Iraq personnel departed the country on March 20.
NATO Mission Iraq will continue from Joint Force Command Naples. NMI is a non-combat advisory and capability-building mission to assist Iraq in building more sustainable, transparent, inclusive and effective security institutions and forces, so that they themselves are able to stabilise their country, fight terrorism, and prevent the return of ISIS/Daesh.
(Source: NATO)
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