Australia promises more food aid to Iraq

Tony Abbott has made an unannounced visit to Iraq where he pledged an additional $5 million in food aid.

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Tony Abbott has made an unannounced visit to Iraq where he reaffirmed Australia's commitment to help fight the self-proclaimed Islamic State militants.


The Prime Minister also pledged an additional $5million in food aid on his first visit to Baghdad.


Brianna Roberts reports.

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