KRG to address Yezidi Kurds genocide in Dublin meeting

ERBIL (Kurdistan24) – On Tuesday, September 10, a significant meeting addressing the genocide of Yezidi Kurds will take place in Dublin, the Republic of Ireland.

Dr. Dindar Zebari, the Kurdistan Region’s Coordinator for International Advocacy, will represent the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) at the invitation of the Irish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

In an exclusive statement to Kurdistan24, Zebari said, "We have been invited by the Irish Foreign Ministry to discuss the crimes committed against the Yezidi Kurds by ISIS terrorists, which are classified as international crimes, war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide under international law."

The meeting will focus on recent efforts by the KRG to secure official recognition of the atrocities against Yezidis as genocide.

Key topics include the prosecution of ISIS terrorists, compensation for victims and their families, and the liberation of those still kidnapped.

Zebari will also outline the KRG’s coordination with the United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da'esh/ISIS (UNITAD) and the KRG’s future plans following UNITAD’s mission conclusion.

So far, KRG efforts have led to the rescue of 3,576 individuals, including 1,210 women, 339 men, 1,070 girls, and 960 boys. More than 1,000 of these survivors have been sent to Germany for treatment.

Regarding UNITAD’s mission, Zebari highlighted the upcoming conclusion of their work by September 17, 2024, under UN Security Council Resolution 2697. In July and August, UNITAD handed over significant protected information to the KRG to support ongoing prosecutions of ISIS terrorists.

Zebari emphasized the importance of the KRG’s international participation in these discussions, referencing previous meetings in Berlin and New York to address ISIS financial resources and genocide crimes.

The KRG continues to lead efforts for justice, recognition, and support for the Yezidi community on the global stage.