EUAM Iraq
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The European Union Advisory Mission in Iraq (EUAM Iraq) was launched in October 2017 in response to a request by the Iraqi government for advice on how to undertake civilian security sector reform (SSR). The current mandate will run until 30 April 2026.
EUAM Iraq honoured 29 Iraqi National Mission Members in Baghdad and three International Mission Members in Erbil during two Medal Parades, recognising their contributions to the Mission’s advisory work. 🎖️
February 8, 2026 at 1:39 PM
EUAM Iraq honoured 29 Iraqi National Mission Members in Baghdad and three International Mission Members in Erbil during two Medal Parades, recognising their contributions to the Mission’s advisory work. 🎖️
EUAM Iraq HoM Mr. Ralf Schröder met Minister of Interior Abdul Amir Al-Shammari to discuss continued advisory support to the Ministry’s departments, with a shared focus on strengthening training across police & civil defence institutions.
February 8, 2026 at 7:08 AM
EUAM Iraq HoM Mr. Ralf Schröder met Minister of Interior Abdul Amir Al-Shammari to discuss continued advisory support to the Ministry’s departments, with a shared focus on strengthening training across police & civil defence institutions.
EUAM Iraq HoM Ralf Schroeder met H.E. Rebar Ahmed, KRG Minister of Interior, to discuss EUAM support to the Ministry, focusing on the MoI Security Sector Reform Strategy and its implementation.
February 5, 2026 at 6:14 AM
EUAM Iraq HoM Ralf Schroeder met H.E. Rebar Ahmed, KRG Minister of Interior, to discuss EUAM support to the Ministry, focusing on the MoI Security Sector Reform Strategy and its implementation.
EUAM Iraq Head of Mission Ralf Schröder met Dr Hemen Mirani, Director of the Office of the KRG Ministry of Interior, to discuss EUAM support and ways to advance implementation of the Security Sector Reform Strategy. EUAM Iraq remains committed to supporting Iraqi-led reform.
February 4, 2026 at 7:57 PM
EUAM Iraq Head of Mission Ralf Schröder met Dr Hemen Mirani, Director of the Office of the KRG Ministry of Interior, to discuss EUAM support and ways to advance implementation of the Security Sector Reform Strategy. EUAM Iraq remains committed to supporting Iraqi-led reform.
EUAM Iraq met with the Ambassador of Spain to discuss strengthened cooperation in support of the National Security Service. The engagement reflects shared commitment to intelligence-led policing, counter-terrorism cooperation, and sustainable institutional partnerships.
February 4, 2026 at 9:35 AM
EUAM Iraq met with the Ambassador of Spain to discuss strengthened cooperation in support of the National Security Service. The engagement reflects shared commitment to intelligence-led policing, counter-terrorism cooperation, and sustainable institutional partnerships.
EUAM Iraq Head of Mission Ralf Schröder met H.E. Safeen Dizayee, KRG Head of Foreign Relations, to discuss Iraq’s security situation and EUAM Iraq support to security institutions in the Kurdistan Region.
February 3, 2026 at 5:20 PM
EUAM Iraq Head of Mission Ralf Schröder met H.E. Safeen Dizayee, KRG Head of Foreign Relations, to discuss Iraq’s security situation and EUAM Iraq support to security institutions in the Kurdistan Region.
EUAM Iraq delivered Level 1 Foundation training based on the European Foundation for Quality Management Excellence Model, supporting evidence-based assessment of Iraq’s Counter-Terrorism Strategy through eight days of participation and two mandatory examinations.
February 3, 2026 at 12:25 PM
EUAM Iraq delivered Level 1 Foundation training based on the European Foundation for Quality Management Excellence Model, supporting evidence-based assessment of Iraq’s Counter-Terrorism Strategy through eight days of participation and two mandatory examinations.
EUAM Iraq conducted its first official visit to Umm Qasr Port, meeting the Border Ports Commission and receiving briefings on port facilities and BPC activities. Discussions stressed continued cooperation to strengthen border management coordination and tackle cross-border crime.
February 3, 2026 at 8:26 AM
EUAM Iraq conducted its first official visit to Umm Qasr Port, meeting the Border Ports Commission and receiving briefings on port facilities and BPC activities. Discussions stressed continued cooperation to strengthen border management coordination and tackle cross-border crime.
EUAM Iraq Head of Mission Ralf Schröder met Saleh Al-Amiri, Training Adviser to the Minister of Interior, to review ongoing support under the current mandate and discuss upcoming activities aligned with Ministry priorities.
February 2, 2026 at 11:02 AM
EUAM Iraq Head of Mission Ralf Schröder met Saleh Al-Amiri, Training Adviser to the Minister of Interior, to review ongoing support under the current mandate and discuss upcoming activities aligned with Ministry priorities.
EUAM Iraq Head of Mission Ralf Schröder and his accompanying delegation met National Security Adviser Qasim Al-Araji to discuss international coordination through diplomacy & dialogue, unified action against terrorism & extremism, & support for rehabilitation and reintegration.
January 29, 2026 at 11:56 AM
EUAM Iraq Head of Mission Ralf Schröder and his accompanying delegation met National Security Adviser Qasim Al-Araji to discuss international coordination through diplomacy & dialogue, unified action against terrorism & extremism, & support for rehabilitation and reintegration.
Join EUAM Iraq team in Baghdad!
We are looking for experts from EU Member States and, for selected positions, from Australia and Canada .
⌛️Deadline for applications: 20 February 2026⌛️.
Read more on our website: 👇
www.euam-iraq.eu/en/work-with...
We are looking for experts from EU Member States and, for selected positions, from Australia and Canada .
⌛️Deadline for applications: 20 February 2026⌛️.
Read more on our website: 👇
www.euam-iraq.eu/en/work-with...
January 29, 2026 at 9:11 AM
Join EUAM Iraq team in Baghdad!
We are looking for experts from EU Member States and, for selected positions, from Australia and Canada .
⌛️Deadline for applications: 20 February 2026⌛️.
Read more on our website: 👇
www.euam-iraq.eu/en/work-with...
We are looking for experts from EU Member States and, for selected positions, from Australia and Canada .
⌛️Deadline for applications: 20 February 2026⌛️.
Read more on our website: 👇
www.euam-iraq.eu/en/work-with...
EUAM Iraq met Dr. Ali Al-Yassiri, Director General of the National Joint Planning Centre at the National Security Advisory, to discuss technical support for implementing a sustainable National Security Strategy and agree next priorities.
January 29, 2026 at 8:03 AM
EUAM Iraq met Dr. Ali Al-Yassiri, Director General of the National Joint Planning Centre at the National Security Advisory, to discuss technical support for implementing a sustainable National Security Strategy and agree next priorities.
EUAM Iraq joined a reintegration meeting in Erbil, organised by the Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund, with the Deputy Head of the EU Delegation to Iraq. Participants exchanged good practices on community-based reintegration. EUAM Iraq reaffirmed support.
January 29, 2026 at 5:51 AM
EUAM Iraq joined a reintegration meeting in Erbil, organised by the Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund, with the Deputy Head of the EU Delegation to Iraq. Participants exchanged good practices on community-based reintegration. EUAM Iraq reaffirmed support.
EUAM Iraq supported KRG counterparts by delivering a two-day workshop in Erbil on trafficking in human beings and migrant smuggling, grounded in a Human Rights approach and principles, strengthening victim-centered first-contact responses, referral, and detection.
January 28, 2026 at 12:05 PM
EUAM Iraq supported KRG counterparts by delivering a two-day workshop in Erbil on trafficking in human beings and migrant smuggling, grounded in a Human Rights approach and principles, strengthening victim-centered first-contact responses, referral, and detection.
In Basra, EUAM Iraq, for the first time visited the Arabian Gulf Academy for Maritime Studies (AGAMS). EUAM outlined its mandate and noted coordination with partners, including NATO Mission Iraq (NMI) and its Navy Adviser. EUAM Iraq supports Iraqi counterparts.
January 28, 2026 at 8:46 AM
In Basra, EUAM Iraq, for the first time visited the Arabian Gulf Academy for Maritime Studies (AGAMS). EUAM outlined its mandate and noted coordination with partners, including NATO Mission Iraq (NMI) and its Navy Adviser. EUAM Iraq supports Iraqi counterparts.
EUAM Iraq delivered Service Oriented Policing Train the Trainer programme in Suli for Kurdish police trainers, strengthening local training capacity & supporting the shift from military-oriented to civilian, community-centred policing as part of ongoing police reform in KRG.
January 28, 2026 at 6:50 AM
EUAM Iraq delivered Service Oriented Policing Train the Trainer programme in Suli for Kurdish police trainers, strengthening local training capacity & supporting the shift from military-oriented to civilian, community-centred policing as part of ongoing police reform in KRG.
EUAM Iraq advisers met Brigadier General Dr. Hasan Hadi Latheeth, Head of the MoI Cybersecurity Directorate, to discuss Iraq’s cyber landscape, training priorities and operational support with justice-sector partners.
January 27, 2026 at 12:49 PM
EUAM Iraq advisers met Brigadier General Dr. Hasan Hadi Latheeth, Head of the MoI Cybersecurity Directorate, to discuss Iraq’s cyber landscape, training priorities and operational support with justice-sector partners.
In support of Iraqi efforts to prevent drug harm, EUAM Iraq held an online seminar in Baghdad with 18 MoI Anti-Narcotics and civil society representatives, featuring EUDA and EU partners. EUAM Iraq continues supporting cooperation against drug-related organised crime.
January 27, 2026 at 7:14 AM
In support of Iraqi efforts to prevent drug harm, EUAM Iraq held an online seminar in Baghdad with 18 MoI Anti-Narcotics and civil society representatives, featuring EUDA and EU partners. EUAM Iraq continues supporting cooperation against drug-related organised crime.
EUAM Iraq HoM Mr. Ralf Schroeder met Lt. Gen. Jaafar Al-Battat, Director of the National Centre for Crisis & Disaster Management (MoI), to discuss priority needs and ways EUAM Iraq could support the Centre’s preparedness, coordination and response capacities.
January 27, 2026 at 5:51 AM
EUAM Iraq HoM Mr. Ralf Schroeder met Lt. Gen. Jaafar Al-Battat, Director of the National Centre for Crisis & Disaster Management (MoI), to discuss priority needs and ways EUAM Iraq could support the Centre’s preparedness, coordination and response capacities.
EUAM Iraq, together with NATO Mission Iraq, met the Ministry of Interior Integrity Committee focal point to discuss integrity & capacity-building cooperation. The NATO Building Integrity e-learning platform was presented, & a joint workshop is being planned to broaden engagement.
January 26, 2026 at 12:45 PM
EUAM Iraq, together with NATO Mission Iraq, met the Ministry of Interior Integrity Committee focal point to discuss integrity & capacity-building cooperation. The NATO Building Integrity e-learning platform was presented, & a joint workshop is being planned to broaden engagement.
EUAM Iraq advisers met Ministry of Interior representatives to advance cooperation, building on progress introducing Performance Management Systems across MOI departments. EUAM Iraq continues supporting Iraqi counterparts to strengthen performance in line with good practice.
January 25, 2026 at 12:46 PM
EUAM Iraq advisers met Ministry of Interior representatives to advance cooperation, building on progress introducing Performance Management Systems across MOI departments. EUAM Iraq continues supporting Iraqi counterparts to strengthen performance in line with good practice.
On behalf of the Mission, Head of EUAM Iraq Ralf Schröder thanked Major General Alaa Ashour, Director of International Cooperation at Iraq’s Ministry of Interior, for his valued efforts and cooperation as he concludes his duties. EUAM Iraq wishes him success in his new role.
January 25, 2026 at 11:23 AM
On behalf of the Mission, Head of EUAM Iraq Ralf Schröder thanked Major General Alaa Ashour, Director of International Cooperation at Iraq’s Ministry of Interior, for his valued efforts and cooperation as he concludes his duties. EUAM Iraq wishes him success in his new role.
EUAM Iraq joined a regional CVE workshop in Cairo, organised by the EU Knowledge Hub, alongside Iraq’s National CVE Committee. The event focused on preventing radicalisation, youth resilience, and strengthening cooperation with EU and regional partners.
January 25, 2026 at 8:37 AM
EUAM Iraq joined a regional CVE workshop in Cairo, organised by the EU Knowledge Hub, alongside Iraq’s National CVE Committee. The event focused on preventing radicalisation, youth resilience, and strengthening cooperation with EU and regional partners.
As he concludes his visit to Basra, EUAM Iraq Head Ralf Schröder visited Safwan Border Crossing and met Brig. Sajad Hanoon, Deputy Director (Border Ports Commission). He reviewed procedures and coordination among 21 agencies, incl. passports, customs, health and agriculture.
January 22, 2026 at 1:12 PM
As he concludes his visit to Basra, EUAM Iraq Head Ralf Schröder visited Safwan Border Crossing and met Brig. Sajad Hanoon, Deputy Director (Border Ports Commission). He reviewed procedures and coordination among 21 agencies, incl. passports, customs, health and agriculture.
Head of EUAM Iraq Mr. Ralf Schröder, met with Mr. Jabbar Al‑Saadi, Basra Security Chief, to discuss Basra’s security landscape and key challenges in border management, organized crime, drugs, and extremist threats. They explored areas for enhanced mission support.
January 21, 2026 at 11:49 AM
Head of EUAM Iraq Mr. Ralf Schröder, met with Mr. Jabbar Al‑Saadi, Basra Security Chief, to discuss Basra’s security landscape and key challenges in border management, organized crime, drugs, and extremist threats. They explored areas for enhanced mission support.