‘For Yazidis Betrayed by Arab Neighbors, “It Will Never Be the Same”’

One of the most depressing pieces I’ve read in ages.

Azam Ahmed:

But amid the chaos, an emotional truth has emerged: ISIS has destroyed the peaceful coexistence that many northern towns once cherished.

“We would like to go back to our village, but we will never have a relationship with the Arabs anymore,” Mr. Habash said. “It will never be the same.”

A generation of stability is needed before peace is possible. We are a long way off.