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Iraq distributes titled deeds to Yazidi residents in Sinjar, U.N. notes progress on housing and property rights

3028040 · April 17, 2025

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Summary

The U.N. briefing noted that titled deeds were distributed this week in Sinjar, recognizing Yazidi land ownership; UN-Habitat has supported efforts to advance housing, land and property rights for vulnerable communities.

The noon briefing said Yazidi land ownership has been officially recognized in Iraq after a ceremony in Sinjar in which titled deeds were distributed to Yazidi residents.

"Yazidi people and their rightful place in Iraq's future," the spokesperson said, noting that UN-Habitat has been working to advance housing, land and property rights for vulnerable communities in the area. The briefing pointed readers to more information on the U.N. website.