"We went from being persecuted by #ISIS to being discriminated against in IDP camps" From fear of the return of neighbours complicit in crimes with ISIS to marginalisation within IDP camps, #Yazidi communities in #Iraq continue to face issues following ISIS’ military defeat.pic.twitter.com/XdSrrJR2eO
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“No one knows anything about what happened to us!” While the release of the four
#Turkmen children from#ISIS’ control has brought some media attention to the Shia Turkmen community in#Iraq, their grievances remain unaddressed, thus unknown to most.#ShiaTurkmen#TuzKhurmatopic.twitter.com/GPxCnBYF3O1 reply 9 retweets 7 likesShow this thread -
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#Shabak community in#Iraq has been exploited as larger blocs instrumentalise parts of their ethno-religious identity for political gain. See our latest infographic in the minority grievances series.pic.twitter.com/S9PSouMYgk1 reply 2 retweets 2 likesShow this thread -
“We deserve our own rights and laws” Iraq’s Christian community, which has faced discrimination even prior to ISIS’ invasion, continues to struggle to gain representation in the government despite having seats in parliament.
#Christians#Assyrians#Syriac#Chaldeanpic.twitter.com/yZJ00ImDps2 replies 11 retweets 4 likesShow this thread -
Did you know that
#Iraq has a#Zoroastrian community? Followers of one of the oldest religions in the world say that because there are many misconceptions about their faith, they have become a target for#ISIS and other extremist groups. See our latest infographic.pic.twitter.com/HWskkdUgTh1 reply 9 retweets 4 likesShow this thread
The largely unknown #Kakai community in #Iraq says that due to the constant attacks on them, a rift has developed within the community causing some to identify as Kakai #Shia and other as Kakai (#Yarsani). See our final infographic in our minority grievances threadpic.twitter.com/jzJZ1dRhnA
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