The Yazidi community in Iraq commemorates the 11th anniversary of their genocide, marked by a ceremony where women hold pictures of victims and missing relatives. Amal Hussein, separated from her daughter since infancy due to the ISIS invasion in 2014, represents the personal toll of this tragedy. During the assault, thousands of Yazidis were killed, kidnapped, or enslaved, facing brutal atrocities. The community suffered immense losses, including 40 members of Hussein's family. The damage to infrastructure and homes was catastrophic, reflecting a profound humanitarian crisis.
Hussein's fingers gently trace her daughter's small, unfamiliar face, a face she hadn't seen since Khunaf was three months old.
Within days of the Sinjar takeover, thousands of Yazidis were killed; almost half were executed by shooting, beheading, or burning.
Nearly 7,000 Yazidis were kidnapped. Women and girls, some as young as nine, were sold into sexual slavery, while boys were indoctrinated as child soldiers.
ISIS wrecked 80 percent of public infrastructure and 70 percent of civilian homes in Sinjar City and surrounding areas.
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