Commemoration of the Twelfth Anniversary of the Yazidi Genocide Amid Official and Popular Demands for Justice and Rebuilding Sinjar

Nineveh Governorate witnessed official and popular ceremonies commemorating the twelfth anniversary of the genocide against the Yazidi community, with broad participation from governmental, parliamentary, security, and social figures. The primary demands emphasized the need to expedite revealing the fate of the abducted men and women, finalizing mass grave files, and providing the necessary financial allocations for the reconstruction of Sinjar district. Local officials affirmed that achieving justice for the victims requires practical steps, including the disbursement of financial compensation to encourage the voluntary return of the displaced, and providing residential land to female survivors as part of current government initiatives. Attendees and religious figures also stressed the importance of embedding a culture of peaceful coexistence, restricting arms to the state to ensure stability, preventing the recurrence of humanitarian tragedies, and preserving the memory of the victims.