ISIL, also known by the Arabic moniker, Daesh, conducted a genocidal campaign against the Yazidis, whose historic homeland is the northern town of Sinjar.
The atrocities they committed included sexual violence, mass executions, forced conversions, and other crimes.
Trauma and perseverance
“As we commemorate this traumatic page of Iraqi history, we renew our commitment to peace and stability for the Yazidis and the people of…