Australia to Join Humanitarian Operation in Northern Iraq

(MENAFN- Qatar News Agency) London August 13 (QNA) - Australia announced Wednesday that it will join the humanitarian operation in northern Iraq to deliver aid to civilians fleeing the so-called Islamic State (IS) militants. Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott who is currently visiting London said "Australian aircraft will shortly be joining the humanitarian airlift and airdrop to the Mount Sinjar region." Abbott added that his country is consulting with its partners including the United States and the United Kingdom about what further assistance Australia can give." (QNA)