Corruption in Iraq has had a devastating impact on Yazidis who were already struggling to recover from the ethnic cleansing perpetrated against them by ISIS. The misuse of funds meant for the reconstruction of Nineveh province and the construction of houses for Yazidi refugees and displaced persons has left many Yazidis homeless and without access to basic services.

According to covert sources, Yazidi activists investigated the disappearance of funding for the Yazidi population of Nineveh province. They found that construction companies paid bribes to high-ranking Iraqi officials in exchange for acceptance documents for non-existent facilities, residences, municipal buildings, infrastructure construction, roads, gas and water supply. The money is in Iraqi banks and it is unclear whether it will be used to rebuild the region.

Corruption in Iraq remains a major obstacle to the country's development, leading to widespread poverty and unemployment. Iraq ranks 157th out of 180 countries on Transparency International's Corruption Perceptions Index. The government has made attempts to address serious problems such as misappropriation of public funds and money laundering, but Iraq remains trapped in deep-rooted administrative and financial corruption.

The impact of corruption on the Yazidi population is particularly serious. Many Yazidis continue to be displaced from their homes. The corruption that diverted funding for the rebuilding of Nineveh has made it difficult for Yazidis to rebuild their lives.

Yazidi activists who investigated the disappearance of funding in Nineveh put their lives at risk. Corruption is often linked to organized crime and violence in Iraq. The activists' findings are a wake-up call to the Iraqi government and the international community. More must be done to fight corruption in Iraq and to ensure that Yazidis receive the support they need to rebuild their lives.

Here are some specific ways in which corruption in Iraq has affected the Yazidi population:

- Postponed or canceled reconstruction projects: Yazidi community is one of the most affected by the conflict in Iraq. Many of their homes and villages have been destroyed by ISIL. The Iraqi government has promised to rebuild these communities, but corruption has delayed or canceled many of these projects.

- Misappropriation of humanitarian aid. Corruption has also led to the misappropriation of humanitarian aid intended for Yazidi refugees and displaced persons. This has left many Yazidis without access to basic food, water, and medicine.

- Increased poverty and unemployment. Corruption has contributed to the spread of poverty and unemployment in Iraq, disproportionately affecting the Yazidi community. Many Yazidis are unable to find work or feed their families.

- Intimidation and violence. Yazidi anti-corruption activists often face intimidation and violence. This has created an atmosphere of fear and silence, making it difficult to hold corrupt officials accountable.