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Enslaving Young Girls, The Islamic State Builds A Vast System of Rape.

Authors :
CALLIMACHI, RUKMINI
Source :
New York Times. 8/14/2015, Vol. 164 Issue 56958, pA1-A13. 3p. 6 Color Photographs.
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

The article focuses on how the terrorist organization the Islamic State, also known as ISIS or ISIL, uses rape as a religious recruiting method. The author discusses the rape of women and girls within the Yazidi religious minority, explains that ISIS fighters believe the rape is condoned and encouraged in the Islamic text the Quran, and explores the group's revival of sex slavery.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03624331
Volume :
164
Issue :
56958
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
New York Times
Publication Type :
News
Accession number :
108888039