Members of the Iraqi forces told Reuters the documents originated from Islamic State, although this could not be independently verified. But that appeal faded as Islamic State enforced its medieval thinking with brute force, beheading anyone deemed an opponent. A senior Islamic State cleric has the authority to distribute female captives among its fighters, it said. Under Islamic State's rules, women were required to largely stay at home or wear head-to-toe black coverings if they ventured out. There were few forms of entertainment under Islamic State, which banned the internet and music along with cell phones.

Source: The Star November 01, 2016 17:03 UTC