Denmark plans to move military forces from Iraq to Kuwait over security concern

Ibrahim Mohammed Funsho

Denmark says it has concluded plans to temporarily transfer most of its 130-strong forces from Iraq to neighbouring Kuwait amid security concerns.

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen made this revelation on Wednesday, 8th January.

“This is based on advice from the Danish military leadership,” Frederiksen said.

The Prime Minister further noted that about 30 to 40 Danish forced will remain at the Ain al-Asaad Airbase in Western Iraq, as others are to be redeployed to neighbouring Kuwait.

“It is a temporary move. The move follows an Iranian missile attack on Iraq,” he added.

The Danish troops to be redeployed to Kuwait have contributed to training missions under `Operation Inherent Resolve`, serving as reinforcement to Iraqi troops to incapacitate Islamic State militants.