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EUAM Iraq
EU Advisory Mission in support of Security Sector Reform in Iraq
Mandatiert seit: 10/17
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UN Assistance Mission for Iraq (UN-Peacebuilding)
Mandatiert seit: 08/03
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News

11.06.2020
Iraq, US launch strategic talks after months of tensions

After months of tensions, Baghdad and Washington are poised to launch strategic talks Thursday to reset ties - but even with a new US-friendly Iraqi premier, a major breakthrough is unlikely.

Source: MEO
06.06.2020
Iraq parliament approves final seven members of new government

Iraq's parliament has given its vote of confidence to seven cabinet ministers, including the key oil and foreign affairs posts, completing the 22-member government of Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi.

Source: Al Jazeera
12.05.2020
Political will ‘fundamental’ to realizing a more just and prosperous Iraq: UN envoy

Despite compounding crises that include the COVID-19 pandemic and plummeting oil revenues, a more prosperous and inclusive Iraq can be achieved provided the political will is there, the top UN official in the country told the Security Council during a virtual meeting held on Tuesday.

Source: UN News
06.05.2020
Iraq’s parliament approves government of new PM Kadhimi

A new Iraqi government has been finally formed after months of deadlock and a political crisis that hit the country’s stability and economy.

Source: AL-Monitor
05.05.2020
IS militants step up attacks on Iraqi security forces

Islamic State militants have stepped up their attacks on security forces in north-eastern Iraq, reportedly killing at least 18 people since the weekend. … Analysts believe IS is taking advantage of the coronavirus pandemic, which is occupying the authorities' attention.

Source: BBC
07.04.2020
EU extends advisory mission on security sector reform

The Council today extended the mandate of the EU Advisory Mission in support of Security Sector Reform in Iraq (EUAM Iraq) until 30 April 2022. The mandate, which was due to expire on 17 April 2020, was prolonged following the assessment of Iraqi needs. The mission will continue to provide advice and expertise at strategic level on the implementation of civilian aspects of Iraq's security sector reform. Moreover, EUAM Iraq will for the first time set up a project cell for identifying and implementing projects.

Source: EU Press Release
17.03.2020
Rockets target Iraqi base hosting foreign troops

The attack is the third targeting military bases hosting foreign forces in a week.

Source: Al Jazeera
12.03.2020
UN mission urges ‘maximum restraint' following deadly attack on foreign troops

The UN mission in Iraq has called for ‘maximum restraint’ following a deadly attack on foreign forces serving under the United States-led coalition against the militant group ISIL.

Source: UN News