ISIS attacks Sinjar and targets Yazidi civilians
Dated 3 August 2014: ISIS attacks Sinjar and targets Yazidi civilians. In the causal graph this event strengthens Terrorist Activity, a driver that strengthens Number of conflict-related deaths (civilians), by sex, age and cause of death (Number) — unspecified population — a worsening welfare path.
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What changed
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- FactISIS attacks Sinjar and targets Yazidi civilians
- strengthensDriverTerrorist Activity
- strengthensIndicators (2)Number of conflict-related deaths (civilians), by sex, age and cause of death (Number) — unspecified population
provisional weight · verified
Strengthens · 72% impact strength (driver → indicator)
Observed
4851 · 4851 above the normal line (2025)
Worse than normal8 readings, 2018–2025: rose from 228 to 4851.
Normal is zero · any amount = worse
Weakens · 46% impact strength (driver → indicator)
Observed
71.3% · 15.3 below the normal line (2024)
Worse than normal7 readings, 2018–2024: rose from 69% to 71.3%.
Above normal = better
Causal path
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- FactISIS attacks Sinjar and targets Yazidi civilians
- strengthensDriverTerrorist Activity
- strengthensIndicatorNumber of conflict-related deaths (civilians), by sex, age and cause of death (Number) — unspecified population
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Factrail. (2026). ISIS attacks Sinjar and targets Yazidi civilians. Factrail. https://factrail.ai/facts/isis-attacks-sinjar-and-targets-yazidis-2014
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Accessed 15 October 2026.
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