The Trump administration denounced the Islamic State group on Tuesday for carrying out "genocide" against Christians and other religious minorities in areas under its control. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said the group is "clearly responsible for genocide" against Christians and Yazidis in Iraq and Shiite Muslims in Syria and elsewhere. "ISIS is clearly responsible for genocide against Yazidis, Christians and Shia Muslims in areas it controlled. "The protection of these groups -- and others who are targets of violent extremism -- remains a human-rights priority for the Trump administration." An appendix to the report covering refugees said admissions are "a vital tool" in addressing religious persecution and other human rights abuses.

Source: Fox News August 15, 2017 16:07 UTC