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November 22, 2015

World Religion

ISIS Women and Enforcers in Syria Recount Collaboration, Anguish and Escape

They were cousins who grow up in Raqqa amidst parties, beaches, even bikinis. They married ISIS fighters to protect their families, then became morality policers.

Azadeh Moaveni New York Times Nov 2015 Permalink