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Iraq's minorities on the verge of disappearance
Institute for International Law and Human Rights
Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organization
67 pages : color illustrations, maps ; 30 cm
"Seeks to document the situation of Iraq's ethnic and religious minorities most affected by the violence that escalated after the fall of Mosul in June 2014 ... Since June 2014, many thousands of persons belonging to minorities have been murdered, maimed or abducted, including unknown numbers of women and girls forced into marriage or sexual enslavement. ISIS forces and commanders have committed war crimes, crimes against humanity and the crime of genocide, including summary executions, killing, mutilation, rape, sexual violence, torture, cruel treatment, the use and recruitment of children, outrages on personal dignity, and the use of chemical weapons"--Publisher's web site.
Executive summary -- Background on affected minorities in the conflict zone -- The treatment of minorities since the fall of Mosul -- The current situation of internally displaced persons -- Prospects for emigration or return -- Violations of international criminal law -- Recommendations.
William Spencer, Johanna Green, Alessandro Manno, Mays Al-Juboori, Mark Lattimer and Alison Smith, primary authors and researchers.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 54-64).