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Saving my people from ISIS: Vian Dakhil MP

Yazidi MP Vian Dakhil stood up in parliament to make a passionate plea on behalf of thousands of Yazidis left stranded on Mount Sinjar after attacks from Islamic State fighters. Her speech in parliament inspired President Obama to take action and intervene. She told Matthew Bannister about what made her give the speech and the world-wide impact of it.

Picture: Vian Dakhil MP
Picture credit: Mohammed Sawaf/AFP/Getty Images

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