Brussels 29.06.2023 A group of Iraqis protesting against the act of public burning of the Quran near a mosque in Stockholm stormed the territory of the Swedish Embassy in Baghdad on Thursday, June 29, the Iraqi news media Shafaq News reported. National emblem of Sweden, Three Crowns, was removed from the top of its embassy…
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MEPs discuss ICC Putin arrest warrant
Strasbourg 19.04.2023 War crimes: Parliament to debate the International Criminal Court – ICC – arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin. The International Criminal Court’s decision to issue an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin will be debated by MEPs on Wednesday morning, on April 19. MEPs debate arrest warrants against Vladimir Putin and…
EU-Iraq: congratulations to President
Brussels 14.10.2022 “The European Union congratulates Abdul Latif Rashid (pictured) on his election as President of the Republic of Iraq and Mohammed Al-Sudani for his nomination as Prime Minister designate. "The EU congratulates Abdul Latif Rashid on his election as President of 🇮🇶 Iraq & Mohammed Al-Sudani for his nomination as Prime Minister designate." Statement…
IRAQ: EU deploys Observation Mission
Brussels 13.09.2021 In response to an invitation by the Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC) in Iraq, the European Union has decided to deploy an Election Observation Mission (EOM) to observe the legislative elections scheduled in Iraq for 10 October. Iraq: European Union deploys an Election Observation Mission (EOM) to observe the legislative elections of 10…
Borrell visits Kurdistan
Brussels 07.09.2021 “…It would be impossible to visit Iraq without paying strong attention to the Kurdistan region” the EU top diplomat Josep Borrell said, during his meeting with the President of the Kurdistan region of Iraq Nechirvan Barzani. Thanks to @IKRPresident for warm welcome in Erbil. The #Kurdistan region plays a crucial role in ensuring…
EU committed to defeat Da’esh
Brussels 28.06.2021 “The EU remains firmly committed to the Global Coalition against Da’esh. The job is not yet finished in Iraq and Syria, where the core of Da’esh is still active, even if gone largely underground. Stabilisation and reconstruction are key to prevent its resurgence. We also see a growing influence of Da’esh in areas…
EU condemns Iraq execution of terrorists
Brussels, 19.11.2020 The European Union diplomacy has issued a statement, expressing “sincere sympathy” to convicts, and families of those executed on terrorism charges in Iraq. In a written statement, attributed to a spokesperson, the European diplomacy has risen to defence of human rights of the convicts, condemning in the “strongest possible terms”, the executions, assessing…
EP: Sakharov Prize shortlist
The democratic opposition in Belarus, Guapinol activists and Berta Cáceres, and the archbishop of Mosul were shortlisted for the 2020 Sakharov Prize on October 12. ❗️🇪🇺#SakharovPrize 2020 finalists: 📌The democratic opposition in Belarus, represented by the Coordination Council📌Guapinol activists & Berta Cáceres in Honduras📌Mgr Najeeb Moussa Michaeel, archbishop of Mosul, Iraq.https://t.co/12Z1Cx5r6r pic.twitter.com/27lhhKJfiH — Europarl UK…
MEPs condemn Erdogan “blackmail”
Greek officials said that in 24 hours between March 2 and March 3 morning hours, 5,183 people were prevented from entering the country, 45 people were detained they added. (Image: social media). My duty is to protect the sovereignty of my own country. At the same time, Greece is also doing Europe a great service….
EU focus on counter-terrorism in Iraq
The Minister of foreign affairs discussed the latest developments in Iraq. The diplomats have been assessing the consequences of the recent escalation of tension and major security incidents in Iraq and its impact on the entire the region. They also considered the impact of these developments on the international coalition engaged in the fight against…
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