President Rashid meet with a delegation of Yazidi women survivors

Baghdad-INA
The President of the Republic, Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid, affirmed on Thursday, that the crime of exterminating the Yazidis has become a global issue.

A statement by the Presidency of the Republic, received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), stated, "The President of the Republic, Abd al-Latif Jamal Rashid, received today, at the Baghdad Palace, a delegation of Yazidi survivors."

President Rashid stressed during the meeting that all Yazidi women survivors should receive compensation for the unspeakable tragedy they experienced. 

For this reason, there is a need to uncover the mass graves containing victims’ remains. 

The President added that no effort should be spared to determine what happened to the abducted men and women who are still missing.

It is imperative that governmental and non-governmental agencies work closely with the international community, he said, to ensure that justice is served and that those responsible for these crimes are prosecuted. 

The Daesh terrorists who committed the most heinous crimes must be brought to justice and held accountable.

A global issue has arisen due to the crime of genocide committed against the Yazidis, said President Rashid.

There is a need to intensify efforts, especially in cooperation with international organizations, president Rashid said, noting that all Yazidis who are displaced should return to their homes and cities and end their suffering. 

The implementation of the Sinjar Agreement is imperative to restore security and stability there, The statement  added.

President Rashid emphasized the importance of providing support and attention, especially after the approval of the general budget, to the Yazidi people and liberated areas that have been subjected to criminal activities by Daesh gangs.

The president stated that he is regularly following up with government agencies and United Nations organizations regarding the issue of returning the Yazidis to their homes, constructing and reconstructing their homes, and allowing them to administer their areas independently.

The members of the delegation expressed their gratitude to President Rashid for his unwavering dedication and support for their concerns.
 
The delegation reviewed the latest developments in the file of the Yazidi survivors and abductees, whose fate is still unknown, as well as some issues and obstacles facing the Yazidis.