U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis arrived in Brussels for defence ministers meeting, seeking to re-affirm ties with European allies, finding himself in the difficult position of mending relationships amid trade argument initiated by President Donald Trump’s policies. Speaking with reporters on the way to Brussels, Gen.Mattis presumed that while talks with NATO partners would be tough, he…
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Borissov reminds about Saddam’s ‘chemical weapons’ amid #Salisbury
Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borissov is not sure Moscow was indeed behind Salisbury attack, and he ensured that he his articulate with the other EU leaders. LIVE European Council – Borissov, Bulgaria PM (main feed) https://t.co/x0wfL0nHIo via @EC_AVService — Anna van Densky (@AnnaVanDensky) March 23, 2018 “This is because we all trust the position of…
EU to assist reconstruction of Iraq
EU diplomatis put forward the strategy for Iraq in order to address the challenges the country faces following the territorial defeat of Islamic State (Daesh). The proposal outlines both ongoing and longer term EU support to the country, fully taking into account the Iraqi government’s priorities. We propose an EU strategy for Iraq in order…
Iraq insists Kurds cancel referendum
Iraq’s Kurdistan region has offered a joint Kurdish-Iraqi deployment at a strategic crossing into Turkey, with the participation of the U.S.-led coalition that was assisting to defeat Islamic State. The offer was disclosed hours after Iraqi armed forces accused the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) of delaying the handover to Iraq of control of the borders…
Kurdish leader Barzani stepped down
Masoud Barzani, who spent decades leading the long-oppressed Kurds, confirmed on he was stepping down as president of the Kurdistan Regional Government after his drive for independence backfired. Iraqi Kurdish leader Massoud Barzani 'to resign' https://t.co/DrLfpkBHXF — BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) October 29, 2017 After decades of struggle, critics say Barzani made one of his…
Kurdistan international flights banned
International flights to and from Iraq’s Kurdistan region were set to end from 6:00 p.m. (11.00 a.m. ET) on Friday, September 29, after the central government imposed a ban in retaliation for the region’s vote in a referendum for independence. Iraq blocks international flights to Kurdistan in retaliation for independence vote https://t.co/GmKD9W1uTI — Reuters (@Reuters)…
EU "regrets" Kurdish referendum in Iraq
On Monday 25 September, the Kurdistan Regional Government held a “referendum on independence”. Statement on the referendum held by the Kurdistan Regional Government in #Iraqhttps://t.co/UpuY8ELSll — Catherine Ray (@_CatherineRay) September 26, 2017 “The EU has consistently confirmed its full support for the unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Iraq. It therefore appealed for the referendum…
EU' pledge for reconciliation of Iraq
The occupation of Mosul has finally come to an end: the Iraqi Prime Minister al-Abadi announced the liberation of the city by the Iraqi armed forces, with the support of the Global Coalition to counter Islamic State. We joined the people of Mosul in their celebration of the city's liberation, brought about through the sacrifices of…
Approaching Mosul victory
Islamic State militants vowed to “fight to the death” in Mosul as Iraqi military commanders said they would take full control of the city from the insurgents at any moment during the weekend. Iraqi military says "victory is very near" in fight to retake Mosul https://t.co/GJaRXMcpIt pic.twitter.com/vdWwzVIfWy — CNN (@CNN) July 8, 2017 Dozens…
EU concerned about humanitarian crisis in Iraq
In light of recent developments, the Council discussed and adopted conclusions on Iraq. In its conclusions, the Council commends the Iraqi Government of Prime Minister al-Abadi and the Iraqi security forces for the significant advances they have made in the military campaign against Da’esh over the past months. It also reiterates its steadfast support for…
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