- Name Rayan
- Ort Shingal
My name is Rayan and I am 13 years old. I come from Shingal and had to flee from the IS attacks together with my mother and my three siblings. My father was killed while trying to protect our village. Shortly after the escape, my mother left us. Since then, we have been living with my uncle in a tent on the side of the road. To this day, I have not heard from her. My uncle has a wife and children, so the tent we live in is very cramped. But nevertheless they take care of us very well. If I had the opportunity, I would like to go back to Shingal with my siblings. I would like to live in a real house with my uncle and my family.
Mazin
When Islamic State fighters attacked our villages in August 2014, we first fled to the nearby mountains. From there, we continued via Syria to Kurdistan. The others sometimes tell me about that time. I was there, but fortunately I don't remember much.
Avin
My name is Avin. I am eight years old and live with my grandma and grandpa in Shohati Camp.
Diyala
The IS fighters shot at our car. My little sister was five years old at the time when she was hit by a bullet. She died immediately. I was sitting next to her.