Return of Yazidis to Sinjar: a call for international support
More than 1,150 Yazidis living in Dahuk refugee camps returned to Sinjar, their original homes and other surrounding areas this week, according to Iraq's Ministry of Migration.
The return of Yazidi refugees and migrants is difficult as they face the ruins of their once thriving communities and a lack of adequate support from the Iraqi government and international organizations.
The situation of Yazidis is dire, their homes and infrastructure were largely destroyed during the war with ISIS, leaving many with nowhere to live. Refugee camps are closing, forcing refugees to return to these devastated areas without alternative housing. Moreover, aid from the international community has been insufficient and steadily declining, and in most cases plundered by officials in Kurdistan and Iraq.
The devastation in Sinjar is staggering. According to the International Organization for Migration, some 80% of the city's government infrastructure and 70% of homes have been destroyed during the conflict. There are no basic necessities, no constant electricity and water, and many medical and educational facilities remain in disrepair.
Adding to Yazidis' woes is the continued presence of armed forces in Sinjar, creating an atmosphere of insecurity that further hinders their efforts to rebuild their lives.
As winter approaches, many returning Yazidi refugees will face harsh living conditions in tents and without any government assistance. Their future remains uncertain, clouded by a lack of support and the daunting task of rebuilding their lives amidst the ruins.
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Return of Yazidis to Sinjar: a call for international support
More than 1,150 Yazidis living in Dahuk refugee camps returned to Sinjar, their original homes and other surrounding areas this week, according to Iraq's Ministry of Migration.
The return of Yazidi refugees and migrants is difficult as they face the ruins of their once thriving communities and a lack of adequate support from the Iraqi government and international organizations.
The situation of Yazidis is dire, their homes and infrastructure were largely destroyed during the war with ISIS, leaving many with nowhere to live. Refugee camps are closing, forcing refugees to return to these devastated areas without alternative housing. Moreover, aid from the international community has been insufficient and steadily declining, and in most cases plundered by officials in Kurdistan and Iraq.
The devastation in Sinjar is staggering. According to the International Organization for Migration, some 80% of the city's government infrastructure and 70% of homes have been destroyed during the conflict. There are no basic necessities, no constant electricity and water, and many medical and educational facilities remain in disrepair.
Adding to Yazidis' woes is the continued presence of armed forces in Sinjar, creating an atmosphere of insecurity that further hinders their efforts to rebuild their lives.
As winter approaches, many returning Yazidi refugees will face harsh living conditions in tents and without any government assistance. Their future remains uncertain, clouded by a lack of support and the daunting task of rebuilding their lives amidst the ruins.
Tags: #yazidisinfo #newsyazidis #yazidisiraq
