US Secretary of State John Kerry has said that ISIS has committed genocide against Yazidis, Christians and Shia Muslims. He added that the group was responsible for crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing in the areas that it controls in Iraq and Syria. The UN Security Council is expected to discuss a draft resolution on Thursday calling for an international investigation into ISIS. He added that the “full facts” had to be sought and that the US would “strongly support” efforts to collect evidence and bring those responsible to justice.
US Secretary of State John Kerry has said that ISIS has committed genocide against Yazidis, Christians and Shia Muslims. He added that the group was responsible for crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing in the areas that it controls in Iraq and Syria. Kerry revealed that without full access it was difficult to assess the extent of the atrocities committed. He added that the “full facts” had to be sought and that the US would “strongly support” efforts to collect evidence and bring those responsible to justice.