Doctors of Peace "No to Yazidi Deportations"
Doctors of Peace expresses deep concern over the recent deportation orders affecting Yazidi refugees in Germany. The Yazidis, a peaceful and hardworking community, have endured unimaginable suffering following the 2014 genocide committed by ISIS. Many of them sought refuge in Germany, where they have successfully integrated, contributing to society through work, education, and community engagement. Now, they face the distressing prospect of forced return to Iraq, a country still grappling with security challenges, political instability, and economic hardships.
Forcing Yazidis back to Iraq under the current conditions disregards the longstanding risks and vulnerabilities that have shaped their past and continue to threaten their future. While ISIS has been militarily defeated, its ideology and sleeper cells remain active, and security conditions in Sinjar and surrounding areas remain volatile. Airstrikes, armed conflict, and political disputes make it impossible for returnees to rebuild their lives safely. Additionally, the lack of basic services, employment opportunities, and sustainable infrastructure presents an enormous challenge for those attempting to resettle.
Beyond security concerns, Yazidis face systemic discrimination and marginalization in Iraq. In some provinces, barriers to employment, education, and social inclusion prevent them from fully reintegrating. Many families fear that history may repeat itself, given the long-standing persecution they have faced due to their religious and cultural identity. Without guarantees of safety, justice, and long-term support, returning to Iraq does not offer a sustainable future for Yazidi refugees.
Germany has long been a leader in human rights and refugee protection, and in January 2023, it formally recognized the Yazidi genocide and committed to supporting survivors. These deportation rulings contradict this commitment and risk undoing the progress made in providing Yazidis with stability and hope for the future. The Yazidi refugees in Germany have not only rebuilt their lives but have also enriched their host communities. Ensuring their continued protection is not only a humanitarian obligation but also a mutually beneficial decision that acknowledges their resilience and contribution to society.
Doctors of Peace urges the German government, European institutions, and human rights organizations to reconsider these deportation measures and ensure that Yazidi refugees receive permanent protection. We call for a compassionate and just approach that reflects the realities of the situation in Iraq and the long-term risks Yazidis face. Protecting genocide survivors is not just about justice—it is about ensuring that those who have lost everything are given the dignity and security they deserve.
Doctors of Peace
Sinjar-Iraq
March 17th, 2025
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On the occasion of your blessed fasting holiday, we wish you days filled with peace and blessings. May this holiday be an opportunity to renew your faith and strengthen the bonds between you, and may you remain in peace and protection under God’s mercy. May God bless your fasting and return this holiday to you with goodness and health.
The fasting holiday is considered one of the important spiritual holidays in Yazidi culture, symbolizing fasting, purity, and reflection on spirituality.
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