Shengal Autonomous Administration Urges Baghdad to Address Turkish Threats to Yazidi Region
DEFENSE
The Shengal Autonomous Administration has called on the Iraqi government to take a decisive stance against threats from Turkey, citing reactivated plans targeting the Yazidi city of Shengal. The administration highlighted the region's strategic significance and reported unusual activities surrounding Shengal. They urged action to prevent destabilization and reaffirmed their commitment to dialogue while warning of potential catastrophe from any military or political developments that threaten the Yazidi community.

Feb 22, 2026, 6:00 AM