EUAM Iraq

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 Mission had an initial mandate of one year (until 17 October 2018), which based on an assessment of Iraqi needs and progress made was extended until April 2020. On 7 April, 2020, the EU Council extended the mandate of the Mission until 30 April 2022 following the assessment of Iraqi needs. The mission will continue to provide advice and expertise on the implementation of civilian aspects of Iraq's security sector reform. The Mission is based in Baghdad with Mr. Christoph Buik from Germany as the Head of Mission.