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ISIS militants

Islamic State Might Have Commited Genocide Against Yazidis In Iraq -UN

The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militants might have committed genocide against the Yazidi minority based in Iraq in an effort to wipe them out from their territory, the United Nations (UN) reported on Thursday.

Yazidi protesters

Islamic State Releases Video Of Yazidis’ Conversion To Islam

The Islamic State released a video that shows Yazidis converting to Islam shortly after posting the video of American journalist James Foley's beheading.

Yazidis

Islamic State Militants Executed 80 Yazidis in Iraq, say officials

A Kurdish official said he believed the executions were in line with the Islamic State's creed: "convert or be killed."

Yazidi in Mt. Sinjar

Iraq Crisis: Left Behind Yazidi Refugees On Mt. Sinjar

Most Yazidis have been rescued from a besieged mountain in northern Iraq but the condition of those left behind are deteriorating fast.

Iraqi Kurds

EU To Discuss Arms Shipment To Iraqi Kurds

European Union ministers held a meeting in Brussels today to discuss the shipment of arms to Iraqi Kurds who are fighting Islamic State forces to put a stop to the killing of besieged civilians in Iraq.

Kurdish forces fighting the ISIS

Kurdish Fighters Break ISIS Siege, Rescue Operation Unnecessary

Kurdish fighters broke the ISIS siege on Mt. Sinjar, helping thousands of Yazidis flee to safety, Defense Department officials said Wednesday.

Yazidi

U.S. Rescue Mission To Iraqi Refugees 'Less Likely' To Take Place

U.S. government rescue mission to evacuate Yazidis trapped in Sinjar mountain will far less likely to take place after the humanitarian assessment conducted by U.S. special forces.

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