Committee takes evidence on the fight against ISIL
7 January 2016
The Foreign Affairs Committee holds its first evidence session on the fight against ISIL: the UK's role.
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Witnesses
Tuesday 12 January, the Thatcher Room, Portcullis House
At 2.45pm
- Lina Khatib, Senior Research Associate, Arab Reform Initiative
- Michael Stephens, Research Fellow for Middle East Studies, Royal United Services Institute
At 3.30pm
- Neil Quilliam, Acting Head, Middle East and North Africa Programme, Chatham House
- Chris Phillips, Associate Fellow, Chatham House
Purpose of session
The Committee is likely to discuss the impending launch of peace talks between the Syrian Government and opposition, for which the target date is 25 January. The Committee is also likely to discuss prospects for long-term political transition in Syria, and the implications for the fight against ISIL.
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