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Iraq Affirms Desire to Continue Working with International Coalition to Combat ISIS

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Iraq's Minister of Foreign Affairs Fouad Hussein emphasized the country's commitment to cooperating with the international coalition to combat the terrorist organization ISIS during a meeting of the International Coalition in Rome. Hussein valued the efforts of coalition countries for their support in combating terrorism, restoring stability, and reconstruction in liberated areas of Iraqi territory. He highlighted the Iraqi government's work in capacity-building for armed forces and strengthening the judicial system in line with international norms and human rights principles.

Key Takeaways:

  • Iraq's Minister of Foreign Affairs Fouad Hussein reaffirmed the country's desire to continue working with the international coalition to combat ISIS, highlighting the importance of cooperation in achieving common goals.
  • The Iraqi government has taken measures to eradicate terrorist groups, with a focus on sustaining cooperation with the international coalition.
  • The government has worked on capacity-building for various armed forces, including the army, Popular Mobilization, Peshmerga, and police, to combat terrorism.
  • The Iraqi government has strengthened its judicial system in line with international norms and human rights principles to ensure accountability for criminal acts committed by ISIS members.
  • The House of Representatives approved the law of Yazidi survivors, supporting victims of the terrorist organization and ensuring accountability for its members' criminal acts.
  • The Minister urged member states to continue supporting Iraq in the fields of capacity development, stability, and reconstruction, while respecting the country's sovereignty and laws.
  • The Iraqi government is prioritizing the voluntary return of displaced individuals, with qualitative developments in this file.

Statistics:

  • October: Date of the upcoming elections in Iraq (Source: [NINA, 28 June 2021])
  • 2021: Year in which the International Coalition meeting took place in Rome (Source: [NINA, 28 June 2021])
  • Number of armed forces working with the Iraqi government: army, Popular Mobilization, Peshmerga, police, and other security forces.

Sources:

  • NINA (28 June 2021) - "Minister of Foreign Affairs Fouad Hussein affirms Iraq's desire to continue working and cooperating with the international coalition to combat the terrorist organization ISIS."

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