Yazidis in Nebraska seek refuge from Iraqi persecution
Sekhan Safar and fellow Yazidis in Lincoln, Nebraska, flee ISIS violence in Iraq to be near family and gain safety. Lincoln hosts the largest Yazidi community in the United States, many arriving as translators during the Gulf War. In northern Iraq, Yazidis flee to Sinjar mountains with scarce food and water, while loved ones suffer under extremist threats. Safar's sister mourns a 3-year-old daughter who died in the escape attempt.
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Yazidis in Lincoln appeal for aid after Iraq crisis
Safar in a Lincoln apartment tearfully says families will work hard and want their kids safe while rejecting government support. Yazidis praise U.S. airstrikes and humanitarian aid, fear for relatives in Iraq, rally at the Nebraska Capitol and governor’s residence, and seek help from Rep. Fortenberry and four colleagues who urged Obama for more aid.
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Ferguson shooting spurs demand to name officer
In Ferguson Missouri the shooting of 18 year old Michael Brown by a white officer raised calls to identify the officer. Officials refuse to release the name citing safety concerns while civil rights groups press for transparency to aid healing and potential scrutiny of the officer’s record.
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