Hundreds of Yazidi families return to Sinjar after nearly a decade of displacement

After a decade of displacement in IDP camps, hundreds of Yazidi families have returned to their homeland in Sinjar, with many more on their way.

These families are coming back to homes that were looted and destroyed by ISIS in 2014. Despite some notable progress in restoring infrastructure and basic services, the community still requires substantial support from the Iraqi government and the international community to rebuild their homes, restore their livelihoods, and access employment opportunities.

We urge the government, UN agencies, and the international community to focus their attention on Sinjar and to support the families returning to rebuild their lives.