Nineveh Commemorates 12th Anniversary of Yazidi Genocide with Calls for Reconstruction and Victim Compensation

Nineveh Governorate commemorated the 12th anniversary of the genocide committed against the Yazidi community in Sinjar, attended by official, academic, and civic figures. Attendees reiterated demands to expedite mass grave excavations, determine the fate of missing persons, support survivors, and secure funding for Sinjar's reconstruction. Local authorities confirmed land distributions and financial compensation programs for survivors, emphasizing that restoring stability and state control over weapons are essential for encouraging voluntary return.