Since 2019, Iraqi authorities, with the support of international organizations, have commenced efforts to exhume, identify and hand over to families the remains of those who died during the conflict between Da’esh/ISIL and Iraq.
The motivations behind such compliance with IHL may include bringing closure to the families, honouring the victims, responding to calls by civil society and activists, and contributing to peace and stability in Iraq. This case refers to events occurred in Sinjar from 2019 to 2020.