Families in Iraq with Alleged ISIS Ties Denied Aid

Yesterday in Kuwait, international donors pledged US$30 billion to help rebuild Iraq. But it’s unclear whether any of this support will reach one of the most marginalized segments of the population – families of suspected Islamic State (ISIS) members, many of whom joined the extremist group because of longstanding government repression. Expand Remnants of “Jamil’s” home PMF forces destroyed on January 9. © 2018 Belkis Wille/Human Rights Watch While these families may not be the most sympathetic constituency, it is a critical group to refranchise if the Iraqi government wants to prevent…

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