Members of the small Yazidi sect which live in the area were the apparent targets.

显然袭击的目标是居住在这个地区的少数雅兹迪教派的成员。

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Tensions between the Yazidi sect and local Muslims have grown since a Yazidi girl was reportedly stoned by her community in April for converting to Islam.

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