Obstruction of Sinjar Agreement Implementation Undermines Rule of Law and Stability

Five years have passed since the signing of the Sinjar Agreement, yet none of its administrative, security, or reconstruction provisions have been fully implemented.

The agreement was designed to normalise the situation in Sinjar, restore stability, and rebuild trust among the displaced Yazidi and other communities, enabling them to return to the homeland of their ancestors freely, safely, and with dignity.

Implementation of the agreement was incorporated into the agenda of the current Iraqi government through the political parties that formed it. Both the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) and the Federal Government of Iraq have repeatedly expressed their commitment and made concerted efforts to implement the key provisions of the accord.

However, certain groups and individuals operating outside official state institutions — and who continue to act above the law — remain the principal obstacle to its enforcement. As a result, the suffering of displaced persons continues, their hope of return has faded, and an increasing number are being driven to seek refuge abroad.

From the outset, the KRG has remained fully committed to fulfilling its obligations under the agreement and to facilitating the safe and voluntary return of our Yazidi brethren and other indigenous residents to their homeland.

The KRG expresses its deep concern over the ongoing plight of the displaced and holds accountable those publicly obstructing the implementation of the Sinjar Agreement, thereby prolonging instability and hardship in the region.

Ministry of Interior
Kurdistan Regional Government
9 October 2025