Over 360 Yazidi IDPs return to heartland Sinjar after ten years of displacement at ISIS hands

Evan Faeq, Iraq’s minister of Migration and Displaced announced on Tuesday that over 360 Yazidi IDPs returned to Sinjar following coordination with "the relevant institutions of the Kurdistan Regional Government and officials from Duhok province’s administrative units, and with the help of the International Organization of Migration (IOM)."

Nov. 05, 2024

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Iraqi parliamentary committee voices support for camp closure

The Iraqi parliament’s migration committee on Monday expressed support for the government’s efforts to close down displacement camps.

Jul. 02, 2024

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Kurdistan: A sanctuary for displaced persons

Kurdistan became a crucial refuge for millions fleeing ISIS violence in Iraq, offering safety, stability, and a welcoming environment despite significant challenges.

Jun. 20, 2024

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Iraqi PM keen to pay IDP families 4 million dinars: minister

Iraq continues to pay four million dinars to returning IDP families upon orders from Iraqi PM Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani.

Jun. 20, 2024

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Decade after IS horrors, Iraq's Sinjar remains in ruins

A decade after ISIS atrocities, the Yazidi community in Iraq's Sinjar district struggles with displacement, destruction, and political infighting hindering reconstruction efforts.

May. 29, 2024

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Yazidi IDPs' return to Sinjar contingent on assurances

The Yazidi IDP community in Iraq debates returning to Sinjar amid concerns over security, essential services, and justice, highlighting the challenges of rebuilding post-ISIS and the necessity for meaningful implementation of the Sinjar Agreement.

May. 23, 2024

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Around one million people displaced across Iraq: parliamentary committee

Iraq has approximately one million internally displaced persons (IDPs), with efforts underway to encourage their voluntary return, though concerns have been raised about the rights of residents, particularly from Sinjar, with the closing of camps in the Kurdistan Region.

May. 19, 2024

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Deadline nears: Iraq calls for voluntary return of IDPs

The Iraqi Ministry of Migration and Displacement has announced the continuation of registration for voluntary return to close displacement camps by the scheduled deadline of July 30.

May. 13, 2024

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