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