459 displaced Iraqis return to Anbar governorate
Displaced Iraqis moving their furniture on trucks to return to their original areas of residence. Photo: INA
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The Iraqi Minister of Migration and Displacement, Evan Jabro, announced on Wednesday that 459 displaced Iraqis returned to their original areas of residence in Anbar governorate in western Iraq.
The step took place in coordination with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), where financial grants were distributed to each family, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Migration and Displacement.
Jabro indicated last March that the ministry is committed to the government program to end the displacement issue within six months.
The Migration and Displacement Minister pointed out that displaced people, although in small numbers, are returning to their homes daily.
Jabro clarified that the ministry encourages the return of the displaced to end the displacement issue.
The ministry needs support from all government institutions in rebuilding the homes of the displaced families, strengthening security in their areas, providing all services and infrastructure, and solving tribal issues.
The Iraqi minister added that the support of government institutions is essential because the ministry will not be able to return the displaced families without the cooperation of other institutions.