With the closure of the most secure aid corridor, the struggle for survival of the people remaining in Sinjar has become even more difficult. There is now an urgent need for basic foodstuffs and humanitarian aid in Sinjar.

The HPG Sinjar Command issued a written statement yesterday, noting that with the closure of the most secure corridor, life for the people has become even harsher. The statement said: “With the closure of the corridor more than 10,000 people are facing shortages of food and health problems. It is up to international aid organisations to provide aid urgently”.

The statement continued, saying that the HPG and YBS (Sinjar Resistance Units) had gained control of many areas of Sinjar, and that the struggle against ISIS gangs would continue. The HPG Sinjar Command called on organisations and tribes in Sinjar to take ownership of the struggle and unite their forces.