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Rudaw Net
3 days ago
- Business
- Rudaw Net
Germany concludes humanitarian support for Iraq, shifts focus to development
Also in World Seven Kurdish candidates competing in Norway's 2025 parliamentary vote Dutch-Kurdish director draws on father's legacy with new film Jamal US says Syria at a crossroads as 'terror' sponsor status under review US reviewing removal of Syria's 'Sponsor of Terrorism' status A+ A- ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - Germany has ended its humanitarian aid to Iraq as of 2023, citing the country's improved economic conditions and increased revenue from natural resources, the German foreign ministry told Rudaw on Thursday. According to the ministry, between 2014 and 2022, Germany provided €800 million ($933 million) in humanitarian aid and €2.6 billion ($3 billion) for stabilization efforts, particularly in the aftermath of the conflict with the Islamic State (ISIS). 'Following the fall of ISIS, Germany provided extensive support to Iraq and the Kurdistan Region through humanitarian, development, and stabilization measures,' the ministry said. This included psychosocial services and rehabilitation programs for survivors of ISIS atrocities. With the situation in Iraq now considered 'improved,' Berlin no longer sees a need for continued humanitarian assistance. However, Germany remains a 'close partner' to Iraq and the Kurdistan Region and will continue cooperation in key sectors such as economy and energy, the ministry asserted. 'Germany is currently supporting Iraq in the area of development and is pushing forward with civilian projects. We want to accelerate the pace of economic development and ensure energy security,' the ministry stated. Moreover, the German government has identified climate change as a growing threat to Iraq and is working with Iraqi authorities to help the country adapt to its consequences. 'We are supporting Iraq to adapt to the consequences of climate change,' the ministry noted. According to the ministry, Berlin's current approach now centers on transitioning from emergency humanitarian support to long-term development, with the aim of 'giving more responsibility to Iraqi parties,' the ministry concluded. Key German institutions such as the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) and the Kreditanstalt fur Wiederaufbau (KfW) development bank will continue to operate in Iraq to support this transition.
CairoScene
02-03-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
CHAMOS Turns Kurdish Instrumentals Into Club Anthems on Debut EP
Titled 'From Ebril to Amsterdam', the EP combines the euphoric gallop of house and bass music with traditional Kurdish melodies. Mar 02, 2025 Dutch-Kurdish electronic collective CHAMOS has recently unveiled their debut EP 'From Ebril to Amsterdam', a reinterpretation of the diverse sounds of West Asian culture that cements the trio as one of the most exciting electronic acts today. The four-track EP is a project that hit upon the inspired notion of combining the squelch, clatter and euphoric gallop of house and bass music with traditional Kurdish melodies. The EP features a club-ready remix of the 2010 classic song 'Berzî Berzî' by the Kurdish singer and poet Naser Razzazi, along with collaborations with native Kurdish musicians such as BIJI, aka the voice of Conducta's 2023 hit 'Gold', who appears on 'Kurdish Flute', an afro-house groover peppered with the soulful notes of a Zurna flute. The album also include tracks like 'Chopi Riddim' and 'Klash Riddim', which were released as preview singles of the album, and have made their way into sets by a roster of acclaimed global DJs the likes of Saliah, Habibeats and Taylah Elaine, just to name a few. The artwork for the EP and its singles feature four symbolic pieces from everyday Kurdish life - Cemedanî (scarf), Klash (shoes), Sherwal & Tshora (men's clothing), and the sacred fruit of Kurdistan, the Pomegranate.
