Anbar Residents Demand Compensation for Homes Destroyed in Conflict

Residents of Anbar province are calling on the federal government in Baghdad to finalize long-delayed compensation payments for homes destroyed during years of conflict. The provincial administration is urging the cabinet to approve the necessary budget allocations to facilitate reconstruction and the return of displaced families. More than 26,000 compensation claims have been processed at the local level, yet payments remain stalled. These files have been repeatedly transferred between provincial authorities and federal committees in Baghdad without resulting in financial disbursements. Provincial council members have formally requested that political leaders and the government prioritize these claims to address the humanitarian crisis. The lack of funding has prevented thousands of families from rebuilding their properties and returning to their places of origin. Beyond individual compensation, residents are demanding that the government approve broader infrastructure projects and public services for the region. These investments are considered essential for the long-term stabilization and economic recovery of Anbar.