The European Commission boosted aid to war-torn Iraq by five million Euros on Tuesday but warned that finding access to desperate civilians, was the most urgent problem. EU aid to Iraq has reached to 17 million Euros. EU Humanitarian Aid Commissioner, Kristlina Georgieva said in the case of Iraq, it is less a problem of money than a problem of access. Kristlina Georgieva said this is to help hundreds of thousands of Iraqis, including minority groups besieged by jihadists on the mountains of Sinjar in Northern Iraq. The commissioner, announced the boost in assistance as envoys from EU member states were meeting to better coordinate action on Iraq,Ukraine and Gaza.
News On AIR | August 13, 2014 9:26 AM
EU boosts aid to war-torn Iraq by 5 million Euros