Fourteen years after genocide, Yazidis may see stability in Iraq - analysis

Fourteen years after the ISIS genocide, the Yazidi community in Iraq may see a path to stability as the Shingal Protection Units (YBS) are set to be integrated into Iraqi security forces, including the police and PMF, under a plan announced by Iraqi PM Ali al-Zaidi. Lawmaker Murad Ismael confirmed the multi-layered integration, which mirrors similar processes in Syria and could attract investment and encourage returns.

Fourteen years after the ISIS genocide against the Yazidis in Sinjar, Iraq, the community may see a path to stability through a security integration deal. The Shingal Protection Units (YBS), a Yazidi armed group linked to the PKK, are set to be integrated into Iraqi security institutions, including the police and the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF). Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi announced the plan in a Friday interview. Yazidi lawmaker Murad Ismael clarified that the integration is multi-layered, with some members joining the police and others the PMF, and that an all-female YBS unit may join the Community Police. The region is in dire need of investment and has been neglected for years due to the presence of armed groups and uncertainty. The article notes that this process mirrors the integration of the Syrian Democratic Forces into Syrian security forces, potentially bringing stability to both sides of the border. The analysis highlights that while the deal is a step forward, its success depends on implementation and whether it can attract investment and encourage Yazidi returns.