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Yazidis released by ISIL seek religious cleansing

Hundreds of Yazidis have gathered in Iraq’s holy centre of Lalish, struggling to recover after months in captivity.

Published On 7 Feb 20157 Feb 2015

Last month, 196 members of the Yazidi minority religion were released after being held captive by ISIL. They were kidnapped in early August when ISIL tore through northern Iraq.

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