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U.S. Government
primary sources
This page features primary sources written by the United States government during and after the 2014 Yazidi Genocide. These documents provide an important look into American policy on combatting the Islamic State in light of the genocide, as well as addressing the U.S.' stance on Yazidi survivors.
These sources are featured in alphabetical order. New sources will be added in the future as they are researched and transcribed.
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- "Statement by President Barack Obama on Intervention in Iraq Against ISIL" (Barack Obama, 2014)
- "Statement by President Barack Obama on ISIL" (Barack Obama, 2014)
- "Statement by President Joe Biden on Assassination of ISIS Leader Al-Qurayshi" (Joe Biden, 2022)
- "Statement by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on Raid Against ISIS Amir Hajji Abdullah" (Lloyd J. Austin III, 2022)
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