A Decade After ISIS, Yazidis Struggle to Rebuild Lives in Sinjar

Despite emotional ties to their homeland, many Yazidis face challenges in returning to a region still marked by conflict and destruction.

Only 43% of displaced Yazidis have returned to Sinjar since ISIS's defeat.
Destroyed infrastructure and lack of funds hinder rebuilding efforts.
Armed groups and ongoing violence complicate resettlement.
Displaced Yazidis face difficult choices between staying in camps or returning to unstable conditions.
Community leaders fear the loss of Yazidi cultural identity if the return rate remains low.