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Two Years Later, Yazidis Displaced by Islamic State Struggle

Two years after Islamic State destroyed their homes and killed relatives and neighbors, a harsh life continues for Yazidis displaced from Sinjar Mountain in northern Iraq. For VOA, Kawa Omar visited their refugee camp.

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