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November 16, 2015

Iraq: Scores of Bodies Found in Graves Around Sinjar 
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In Iraq, two mass graves containing scores of bodies have been found in
the area of Sinjar, after Iraqi Kurdish forces said they had reclaimed
the area from the self-proclaimed Islamic State. One of the graves
reportedly contained the bodies of 78 women believed to be members of
the Yazidi religious minority. A second grave contained about 50 or 60
bodies. Authorities say they expect to uncover additional graves.

 

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