A new push to restore Feyli rights in Iraq brought lawmakers, activists, and Feyli Kurdish leaders together in Baghdad. On Saturday, they met to demand action for long-denied justice. They focused on past crimes, lost property, and the need for legal reforms.
Feyli Front member Sara Hussein led the call for change. She spoke about the community’s long suffering under former regimes. Many Feylis faced forced displacement, mass executions, and property loss. Even today, she said, they continue to experience deep marginalization.
Despite past political shifts in Iraq, most Feylis still wait for real justice. According to Hussein, few have received compensation for stolen homes and land. She said the Property Restitution Law remains stalled because of bureaucracy and unclear authority between government agencies.
Hussein urged Iraqi lawmakers to focus on Feyli rights in Iraq in the upcoming parliamentary session. She called for full enforcement of Article 140 of the Iraqi Constitution. This article supports property return and fair treatment of all displaced communities. Hussein said prioritizing it would show real political will.
In addition to land and legal rights, cultural survival remains a concern. Hussein warned that the Feyli language faces extinction without urgent action. She explained that the language is separate from Kurdish and holds unique cultural value. However, with little institutional support, it risks fading away.
She said Iraq must preserve the Feyli language through education, cultural programs, and media. Without this revival, younger generations may never learn it. Hussein believes the survival of the Feyli identity depends on stronger cultural policies.
Other activists also stressed the need for a national strategy. They said restoring Feyli rights in Iraq means more than compensation. It requires recognition, respect, and long-term inclusion in public life. Feyli Kurds have contributed to Iraq’s history, but they feel erased from today’s politics.
The meeting in Baghdad showed unity among lawmakers and community leaders. They all agreed that ignoring these issues weakens Iraq’s social fabric. Justice for the Feyli Kurds, they said, must no longer be delayed.
In conclusion, the demand for Feyli rights in Iraq has returned to the national spotlight. Community leaders want action, not promises. With legal reform, cultural revival, and real support, Iraq can finally begin to heal this historic injustice.