Press Release

United Nations in Iraq condemns attack in IDP camp in Duhok

01 July 2025

Baghdad, 1 July 2025 – The United Nations in Iraq strongly condemns an explosion which targeted a camp for the Internally Displaced Persons in Duhok Governorate early today.

The United Nations in Iraq calls for the protection of, and refraining from targeting, displacement camps - including the Darkar camp for Yazidi IDPs. It calls on the relevant authorities in Iraq to investigate the incident and to take the necessary and urgent measures to prevent the recurrence of such attacks, repair the damage, and to hold accountable those responsible for the attack, which is in clear violation of international law and human rights.

UN entities involved in this initiative

UNAMI
UN Assistance Mission for Iraq

Goals we are supporting through this initiative