Prime Minister Masrour Barzani of the Kurdistan Regional Government strongly criticized Baghdad for failing to enforce the Sinjar agreement. He warned that the persistent instability in Sinjar blocks reconstruction and prevents displaced Yazidis from returning home.
On the anniversary of the Yazidi genocide, Barzani reaffirmed the KRG’s full commitment to justice. He pledged to continue searching for missing people, rescuing those still in captivity, and helping displaced families.
Barzani stated that the KRG will keep supporting Yazidi survivors. Many still live in displacement camps because Sinjar remains unsafe. Security threats and unauthorized armed groups still dominate the region, making return impossible for many.
He called on the federal government to accept full responsibility. Barzani urged Baghdad to provide compensation, support displaced families, and ensure a safe, dignified return for Yazidis. He stressed that progress depends entirely on enforcing the Sinjar deal.
The Sinjar agreement demands the removal of illegal militias, restoration of order, and reestablishment of government control. Barzani emphasized that without these steps, Yazidis cannot rebuild their lives.
Back in August 2014, ISIS launched a brutal assault on Sinjar. Thousands of Yazidis were killed, kidnapped, or enslaved. Kurdish Peshmerga fighters liberated Sinjar in 2015. Federal forces later declared Nineveh free from ISIS.
Despite this, many Yazidi families are still waiting for answers. As of August 2025, nearly 2,600 women and girls remain missing. Recovery teams continue to search for remains in mass graves. The process is slow but ongoing.
The UN believes ISIS left behind more than 200 mass graves. These may contain the remains of up to 12,000 people. Local teams, with international support, are working to bring closure to families.