KRG official accuses Baghdad of politicizing Kurdistan Region IDP, refugee cases

Srwa Rasul, head of the KRG’s Joint Crisis Coordination Center Srwa Rasul told The New Region that Iraq's Ministry of Migration and Displaced is "complacent" in the matter of refugee and IDPs, accusing Baghdad of "treating it not as a humanitarian issue, but rather a political issue."

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Over half a million Syrians repatriated from Turkey since Assad’s fall: Interior minister

The UN's refugee agency estimates that over 4.5 million Syria's fled abroad over the course of the country's civil war.

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UN urges ‘more help’ to Syrian gov’t for refugee return process

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi has called on the international community to increase support for Syrian returnees, with over 2 million having already returned to their homes since the deposed Bashar al-Assad fled in December.

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Security, financial issues halt Sinjar return process for Yazidi IDPs

The relocating of Yazidi people who were forced to flee their native Sinjar during the Islamic State (ISIS) territorial take over of large parts of Iraq has met with myriad complications, with those involved bemoaning a lack of financial support for the initiative.

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Iraq welcomes thousands of Lebanese citizens fleeing war

Iraq has welcomed over 18,000 Lebanese citizens according to Iraqi Border Ports Authority, fleeing the ongoing war in their country, with Iraqi authorities providing free entry visas, shelter, and medical assistance

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Over 500 Yazidis return to hometown Sinjar from Duhok camps: Ministry

Since Tuesday, around 900 Yazidis have returned to their hometown Sinjar from IDP camps in Duhok province, according to Evan Faeq, Iraq’s Migration and Displaced minister.

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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.

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Iraq leads on migration reform

Iraq is actively addressing migration challenges through initiatives focusing on root causes, return facilitation and international cooperation.

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Giving a chance to refugee children and qualified teachers

In the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, the Refugee Education Integration Policy integrates refugee children into public schools alongside local Kurdish children.

Alan Hama Saeed & Jean-Nicolas Beuze

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