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17.10.2024 Article

Germany continues to stand shoulder to shoulder with Iraq in the fight against IS

The terrorist organisation known as “Islamic State” (IS) remains a threat for many people in Iraq. In the fight against the group, the German Bundestag decided today to extend the mandate to counter IS. Why is it important for the Bundeswehr to continue to be involved?

01.12.2023 Article

Sinjar after the IS terror: How is the Federal Foreign Office supporting Yazidis in Iraq?

The IS terrorist organisation left behind complete devastation in Iraq. Yazidis in particular suffered under the IS reign of terror. Hundreds of thousands of them are still in refugee camps in northern Iraq. How can Germany help these people to live in freedom and safety?

The Yazidis suffered mass persecution under the Islamic State (IS) terror Regime.

28.06.2021 Article

Fight against IS, Syria, G20: Foreign Minister Maas in Italy

Foreign Minister Maas is visiting Italy on 28 and 29 June. He has a full agenda: a meeting on Syria, and meetings of the Global Coalition against Daesh and the G20 Foreign and Development Ministers.

23.03.2021 Article

Partners in the fight against ISIS

Today (23 March) marks the second anniversary of the liberation of Baghuz, which is located on the Iraqi-Syrian border and was the last stronghold of the terrorist organisation Islamic State (ISIS).

30.01.2020 Article

Building corridors for peace

In areas in Iraq that have been liberated from ISIS, mines and booby-traps are still one of the main obstacles to the return of refugees. The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS), which is co-funded by Germany, plays a key role in stabilising the country.

An UNMAS team in Iraq prepares for a demining mission.

12.01.2020 Article

Maas in Jordan

Jordan is a key partner in humanitarian assistance to Syria and the region, as well as the fight against IS. In view of the current tensions, Foreign Minister Maas is discussing the next steps with Jordan’s Foreign Minister.

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Germany continues to stand shoulder to shoulder with Iraq in the fight against IS

Sinjar after the IS terror: How is the Federal Foreign Office supporting Yazidis in Iraq?

Fight against IS, Syria, G20: Foreign Minister Maas in Italy

Partners in the fight against ISIS

Building corridors for peace

Maas in Jordan

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Federal Foreign Office on the publication of the OPCW IIT report on the use of chemical weapons in Marea, Syria, in September 2015

Statement by Foreign Minister Baerbock on the repatriation of seven children, four women and one adolescent from north-eastern Syria

Foreign Minister Heiko Maas on the appointment of Christian Ritscher as Head of UNITAD

Ministerial Meeting of the Global Coalition to Defeat Daesh/ISIS - Joint Communiqué

Foreign Minister Maas prior to his departure for Rome, Bari and Matera for the meetings of the Global Coalition to Counter ISIS, the Small Group on Syria and the G20 Foreign Ministers

Joint Communiqué by Ministers of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS Small Group

Foreign Minister Maas on repatriation from Syria on humanitarian grounds

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