Christians, Yazidis and other religious minorities in the Middle
East are being targeted and some are facing a possible "genocide" by
Islamic State militants, French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius told the
UN on Friday.
Speaking at a UN Security Council debate, Fabius said an "action charter" was needed to address the threat from the Islamic State group.
"We are witnessing a true genocide," Fabius said. "The Islamic State group in particular kills, enslaves or exiles people who don't think like them, especially Christians. It's not enough to raise awareness – we need to implement concrete solutions to protect these vulnerable populations."
Read more: Middle East - Mideast's religious minorities at risk of 'genocide' - France 24
Speaking at a UN Security Council debate, Fabius said an "action charter" was needed to address the threat from the Islamic State group.
"We are witnessing a true genocide," Fabius said. "The Islamic State group in particular kills, enslaves or exiles people who don't think like them, especially Christians. It's not enough to raise awareness – we need to implement concrete solutions to protect these vulnerable populations."
Read more: Middle East - Mideast's religious minorities at risk of 'genocide' - France 24
