PUK President: Yazidis were Abandoned in Their Native Land

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Drawing of Yazidi women on the day of the massacre.

Bafel Jalal Talabani, President of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), issued a message on the 10th anniversary of the genocide of the Yezidis in Sinjar.

His message said:

The genocide of our Yazidi brothers and sisters by the Islamic State (ISIS) terrorists is an unforgettable atrocity and a profound anguish in our hearts. Today, we solemnly remember and mourn the deaths and disappearances of our loved ones who were left alone and abandoned in their native land.

The PUK is striving to reconstruct Sinjar and facilitate the return of the Yezidis to their native territory. Furthermore, it emphasises the necessity of increasing endeavours to find those whose fate remains uncertain and seeks to protect their rights. It aims to be the genuine advocate for the significant Yazidi community in Kurdistan, detached from mere chants and the entanglement of their lives with political disputes. The Yazidis constitute a vital component of Kurdistan's diversity and possess a rich history of fostering harmonious coexistence and fighting for our land. 

May the souls of the Yazidi victims rest in peace and glory to their beloved families.

Bafel Jalal Talabani
President of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan 



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