KRG Continues Financial Support for Over 3,000 ISIS Survivors Despite Ongoing Challenges
Speaking to Kurdistan24, Jardo emphasized that the program—announced by Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani—has endured despite economic and political difficulties facing the region.
ERBIL (Kurdistan24) – Saeed Jardo, President of the Lalish Cultural and Social Center, praised the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) on Friday for its continued commitment to supporting survivors of ISIS atrocities, one year after the launch of a key financial aid initiative.
Speaking to Kurdistan24, Jardo emphasized that the program—announced by Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani—has endured despite economic and political difficulties facing the region.
"Even with the ongoing crisis, this initiative has been implemented and is still providing monthly salaries to survivors of ISIS," Jardo said.
He noted that more than 3,000 survivors, including men, women, and children, are receiving support through this program. The financial assistance comes as the security and economic situation in the Kurdistan Region shows signs of improvement.
Jardo underscored the humanitarian importance of the program, calling it a “vital step toward healing and justice” for those who endured the horrors of ISIS violence.
On Aug. 3, 2014, ISIS militants attacked the Yezidi-majority town of Sinjar and nearby villages, killing at least 5,000 Yezidis as well as enslaving about 6,000 women and minors. Around 400,000 others were displaced by the offensive.
Most of the religious community fled to the Kurdistan Region, while others resettled in neighboring countries or Western states.
More than 3,500 Yezidis have been rescued so far, according to the KRG.
