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3 days ago
- Yahoo
We tried Singapore's best-rated Ipoh hor fun
My childhood was defined by a few routines, one of them being family dinners at the OldTown White Coffee 3 bus stops from our home every other weekend. The only thing I'd order is their Ipoh hor fun, in all its fragrant chicken, silky noodle glory. However, this review isn't about OldTown. As far as I know, not many stalls in Singapore sell Ipoh hor fun, let alone specialise in it. So imagine my surprise when I came across JM (Sisters) Noodle House Traditional Ipoh Hor Fun with a 4.9/5 rating and 192 reviews (at the time of writing) standing proudly below its name. No way lah… a near-perfect review? Shucksss, guess there was nothing I could do but go down and verify what is allegedly the 'most authentic bowl of Ipoh hor fun in SG' for you dear readers out there. I can count on one hand the number of times I've been on the North-East Line upwards from Little India, and this trip at 10am on a Wednesday puts another finger down. Located at The Promenade @ Pelikat in the Kovan-Hougang area, I was praying this bowl of Ipoh hor fun would make my journey as a Westie worth it. With only one dish — the soup variation of Ipoh Hor Fun — on the menu, you know it's legit. I opted for the Regular Set (S$9.30), which comes with a bowl of Ipoh Hor Fun regular (S$7.80) and a canned drink. Top up another S$1 for the large bowl to satiate your hor fun cravings. When my buzzer rang, I headed to the counter to retrieve my order from 1 of the 2 friendly sisters running the store. It came with a circular marbled tray supporting my bowl of piping hot noodle soup; how thoughtful of them! Enough yapping, I dived head-first into the broth. It was clean and fragrant with the classic chicken stock base that carried a slow-cooked sweetness, all without the support of MSG. It's nostalgic in the way your grandmother's chicken soup is when you stay home from school with a fever — simple yet deeply soothing. However, the layer of oil coating the top of the bowl started to get a little cloying towards the end of my meal. The noodles are where their 'best-rated' title stems from, in my opinion. These narrow flat rice noodles resembling kway teow are imported straight from Ipoh, staying true to the OG absurdly silky texture that glided down my throat with no effort at all. Each strand was soft but not mushy, posing as the perfect conduit for the broth's flavour. Ipoh Curry Mee 怡保咖喱面: Tasty curry CCF & Malaysian-style delights worth travelling to Yishun for Topping-wise, JM Noodle House doesn't go overboard, offering just the usual suspects. The main protein, a modest heap of shredded poached chicken, is tender and juicy, free from that dry, stringy texture you sometimes get with poorly handled breast meat. The shreds also soak up the broth beautifully, which serves to enhance that delicate chicken flavour further. There were also 3 mini de-shelled (thank goodness) prawns. They might look unassuming, but don't underestimate their prowess because they packed a surprising punch of umami while remaining sweet and springy. I had to ration them so that my perfect last bite had a prawn, too. Hais, if only they gave more! The fried shallots and chives that crowned the dish lent a subtle crispiness and vegetal note respectively, breaking up the richness of the bowl and finishing it off with perfect colour and balance. My only gripe about this meal was that the soup was a tad bit oily, but regardless, I scraped the bowl clean. #Beasted. Perhaps I'm just a sucker for the little things, but the fact that the sisters took the time to plate each order with a smile and greet each customer personally warmed my heart. I'm no Ipoh-rian, but this cosy 16-seater space and the back-and-forth conversations in Cantonese made me feel like I was visiting a relative's kitchen rather than a restaurant. The price is a little steep compared to your usual hawker stalls, and the eatery is quite a distance from my house. But would I visit again? Absolutely — for the nostalgia and sincerity that define Ipoh hor fun at its best. Expected damage: S$7.80 – S$10.30 per pax Order Delivery: Deliveroo Fatty Ipoh Noodles: Huge portions under $7 of crispy hor fun, moonlight hor fun & XO fried rice The post We tried Singapore's best-rated Ipoh hor fun appeared first on
India.com
29-05-2025
- Business
- India.com
10 Facts About Coimbatore City You Must Know
Coimbatore is nicknamed the 'Manchester of South India' and is located in the state of Tamil Nadu. It is well known for the heritage, industrial development, culture, and the calm beauty of nature that surrounds the city. Let us dive into the compendium of facts about India's one of the most emerging cities: 1. A Historical Legacy Spanning Centuries The very first use of Coimbatore dates back to the 2 nd century CE when Cheras – one of the 3 ancient Tamil dynasties was ruling. Since then, the city has revived under the reign of Cholas, Vijayanagara Empire, and the British. The modern nickname 'Coimbatore', is said to be derived from 'Kovanputhur.' This was Kovan's abode whose chieftain erstwhile ruled during the medieval period. 2. Gateway to the Western Ghats The district is the southern foothills of the Western Ghats which grants easy access to favorite hill stations like Ooty (Udhagamandalam), Valparai, Kotagiri. The Siruvani Waterfalls, neighboring the city, also serve as a breathtaking natural wonder. 3. South India's Textile Hub Coimbatore is the 'Manchester of South India' for a reason; it has a blooming textile industry. It consists of a variety of spinning and weaving mills as well as garment manufacturing units. Moreover, it plays a vital role in the cotton production of India and exports quality textiles all over the world. When the Texvalley Expo is held, the city gets even more recognition for its power as a textile industry. 4. Coimbatore's IT Growth The city has recently been noted as a growing IT center. A variety of multinational companies and local startups are being set up in the region due to the successful conditions, abundant workforce, and good transport connection. TIDEL Park and Kovai Techno Park are greatly aiding these changes. 5. Lord Murugan's Marudamalai Temple Coimbatore has quite a few famous temples, Maridamalai being one. It's on a hill and gives great views of the surrounding area. The temple attracts many tourists and devotees at all times of the year, especially on main days like Thai Poosam, Skanda Shastri and more. 6. A Leader in Engineering Education Coimbatore has some of India's best engineering Colleges. PSG College of Technology, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kumaraguru College of Technology are some of the best engineering colleges in Coimbatore and the country. It is a worthwhile destination for students seeking technical education. They contribute significantly in the development of India's engineering talent pool. 7. Rich Biodiversity and Wildlife Sanctuaries Coimbatore is one of the best places for nature lovers because of its vicinity to places like Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park and also Anamalai Tiger Reserve. These protected places have a wide variety of plant and animal life such as: tiger, elephant, leopard and more than 200 birds. 8. A Hub For Small Scale Industries Coimbatore is well known for its small-scale industries like pump manufacturing and wet grinder production in addition to textiles and IT. This small industrial city of India is known as the industrial spine of India because it provides a large quantity of pumping solution and kitchen appliances. 9. Exciting Festivals and Artistic Traditions Coimbatore celebrates its multicultural identity through various festivals with great enthusiasm. The traditional celebrations of Pongal, Diwali, and Navratri are accompanied by events such as the Karamadai Mariamman Temple festival, which attracts thousands of devotees every year. The city hosts various cultural programs featuring classical music, dance, and other art forms of Tamil Nadu. 10. Good Transport and City Facilities The Coimbatore International Airport improves the city's access to major domestic and international locations. The city is also well-connected through rail and road, with the Coimbatore Junction being a significant railway station. Along with these, smart city projects are being undertaken to develop the city's infrastructure and improve the living standards of its citizens. Takeaway The city of Coimbatore is much more than an industrial hub; it is a breathtaking blend of natural beauty, traditional culture, and modern civilization. Its historical significance, places of worship, industrial development, educational opportunities, and smart city planning reflects the ever-changing city while preserving the rich cultural heritage. Whether it is for business or tourism, these ten pieces of information are enough to appreciate the city of Coimbatore.
The Sun
21-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
DNeX, Turkiye's Havelsan leverage each other's strength to develop, market advanced digital solutions
LANGKAWI: Dagang NeXchange Bhd (DNeX) is forming a strategic partnership with Turkish Armed Forces Foundation's Havelsan Hava Elektronik Sanayi, a company that provides high-technology, software-intensive products, solutions and services for both domestic and international markets. Together, the companies will develop and market advanced digital solutions for Malaysia's and Türkiye's public and private sectors by leveraging each other's key strengths. The partnership will significantly boost DNeX's digital capabilities by providing access to top-tier technologies, especially in critical areas such as mission-critical systems, data analytics, cybersecurity and enterprise digital platforms. It positions DNeX as a leader in Malaysia's digital transformation initiatives, particularly in high-security sectors. At the same time, Havelsan can leverage DNeX's trade facilitation solutions and its in-house developed artificial intelligence solutions that can be marketed to Türkiye's public and private sectors. The parties will jointly develop and market Havelsan's Kovan enterprise resource planning solution, including joint business process re-engineering of the product to ensure adaptability within Malaysia's enterprises and organisations. The heads of agreement were signed by DNeX non-independent non-executive chairman Tan Sri Syed Zainal Abidin Syed Mohamed Tahir and Havelsan CEO Dr Mehmet Akif Nacar at the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2025 (Lima 2025). The signing ceremony was attended by Defence Industry Agency of Türkiye president Prof Dr Haluk Görgün and Turkish ambassador to Malaysia Emir Salim Yuksel. Havelsan, a leading software and systems company under the Turkish Armed Forces Foundation, offers cutting-edge global solutions in the defence and IT industries. With a wide array of services, it excels in providing advanced technology for defence, simulation and training systems, autonomous unmanned systems, information and communication technologies and cybersecurity. DNeX Group CEO Faizal Sham Abu Mansor said this alliance is a crucial advancement in enhancing the company's role as a provider of digital solutions for Malaysia's public and private sectors while bringing DNeX's technical know-how to Türkiye. 'This partnership enables us to bring cutting-edge IT capabilities to Malaysian organisations, helping them improve operational efficiency and adopt data-driven decision-making strategies. It fits perfectly with our strategy to expand our presence in sectors where security, reliability, and performance are crucial. 'Additionally, we can partner with a very strong and trusted entity to further develop and market our Trade Facilitation Services to Türkiye and the surrounding region,' he said. Mehmet said Havelsan is thrilled to introduce advanced technological expertise and global experience to Malaysia through this partnership with DNeX. 'This collaboration underscores our dedication to supporting digital transformation in key sectors. We are confident that our innovative solutions will significantly enhance Malaysia's digital ecosystem, strengthening economic and technological bonds between our countries,' he added. The partnership aligns with DNeX's goal to become a top provider of state-of-the-art solutions for Malaysia's digital transformation, enhancing the country's digital ecosystem with advanced technologies.
Scottish Sun
30-04-2025
- Scottish Sun
I was kidnapped at 14 & auctioned off to ISIS brute whose WIFE prepped me for rape…I had to give up my kids to escape
Cooking in her simple, rural kitchen, 14-year-old Kovan froze as she heard panic breaking out all around her. The peaceful life of the schoolgirl, who had grown up in a loving family as part of the Yazidi community in Sinjar, northern Iraq, was to brutally change on that day in 2014 - as they learned ISIS terrorists were heading towards them. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 15 Kovan was just a teenager when she was sold into sex slavery for an ISIS warrior Credit: Supplied 15 She was forced to leave behind her children that were the product of rape Credit: Supplied 15 ISIS treated the Yazidi community in a cruel way and forced them into being slaves Credit: Alamy 15 The Yazidis have lived in Western Asia for years and have often been persecuted Credit: Reuters With little time to act, the family and their neighbours grabbed whatever they could and headed for the barren Sinjar mountains. Her family split up with the older and the younger ones going in a car and the fitter members, like her, walking. 'Suddenly they appeared and seized us in the middle of the road,' she says. 'They took us to the Syrian border where they kept us in a school for nine days. 'We were terrified. Then they separated us from our relatives, forcing the girls onto a bus that took us to a house guarded by ISIS militants where men would arrive, choose girls and rape them.' It was the start of years of horrific abuse that saw her bought as a slave, repeatedly raped and beaten - even after ISIS had been defeated. Kovan and other young girls were put up for auction and she was 'bought' by a senior figure within ISIS and made to be the family slave. 'I served and did everything for them. They told me you are a 'sabaya' (slave). He kept me and raped and beat me. When ISIS gathered in the guestroom, he wanted me to serve them, to bring food and drinks and to appear in revealing clothes. This went on for two years.' Kovan's story and others who were enslaved and abused by ISIS is told in the harrowing documentary, 10 Years of Darkness: ISIS & The Yazidis airing on Sky this Friday, which chronicles the systematic slaughter of the Yazidi people in Sinjar in 2014, the mass abductions of women and children and how their suffering continues today. In an exclusive interview, journalist and filmmaker, Alex Crawford who has reported on the horrors faced by the Yazidis for over a decade, tells us: 'Seven years after the world saw that the Islamic State had been crushed and the last bit of territory had been taken from them, there are still women being rescued from captivity. And there are thousands more still in captivity, who continue to be abused. That is shocking.' In a further torturous twist, even the lucky ones rescued who, like Kovan, are now mothers, are told they will have to give up their children in return for safety. I fought ISIS in Syria & I know bloodthirsty thugs are plotting comeback after fall of Assad - Europe must be ready, says Brit fighter The story of ISIS and the Yazidis begins in 2011 when many countries in the Middle East were experiencing uprisings against usually dictatorial regimes that had been in power for years. Syria was one of them. 'At the beginning it was a rebellious civilian uprising,' says Alex. 'That went on for at least a couple of years. The first time I saw a lot of men clad in black was at the end of 2013, flying the flag of Jihad or Holy War. "Groups like that were the beginning of a new form of extremism. And as they grew and merged with other groups, they got stronger and very little stood in their way.' Sharia law 15 Journalist Alex has spoken to many victims of the ISIS regime Credit: Sky 15 ISIS handed out cruel punishments to people who didn't follow their rules Credit: Alamy By 2014 the so-called Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) had been firmly established. There were an estimated 30,000 fighters dedicated to their strict interpretation of Islamic law which they ruthlessly imposed on society. Public amputation of legs and arms for stealing and other crimes took place and persecution of homosexuals saw them being thrown off buildings and stoned. ISIS expanded to the area of Sinjar where more than 400,000 Yazidis lived. Confronted with the threat – convert or die – they fled into the desert. Executions and shootings of the men and the enslaving of Yazidi women and children followed. In the years following their rise, ISIS expanded its operations beyond the Middle East, carrying out a series of devastating attacks in Europe which created a huge political momentum in the West to go in and topple ISIS. Abused in detention camp 15 Many Yazidi women are still being tortured by ISIS brutes 10 years on Credit: Sky 15 Nalin Rasko runs a safe house for survivors like Kovan Credit: Supplied When it was defeated in 2019, most of the men were imprisoned while their families were sent to a detention facility in Northern Syria. But they took thousands of their Yazidi 'slaves' with them. 'The camp is full of ISIS sympathisers and people who are connected to them,' says Alex. 'The troops trying to keep control regularly carry out raids to stop the build-up of arms and weapons. Here, Yazidi women are still being held captive but identifying them has been a mammoth task. 'The Kurdish-led Syrian democratic forces control the sprawling Al-Hawl camp and the other camps in that area, supported by the coalition, but they are basically left to their own devices to run the show. The women would prepare us, put makeup on us, for the men to violate. They all knew that their men were raping us. "Al-Hawl is bigger than some British cities and at one stage it had 70,000 people in it. It's a huge place where you can secrete contraband and even bombs and hide captives. "The camp leaders know there are Yazidis hidden in the camp but they don't know exactly who they are and how to get them out. 'Kovan was found there with her young son and daughter during a night raid searching for guns last year. 15 Al-Hawl detention camp houses thousands of ISIS terrorists but also Yazidi victims Credit: Getty 15 A boy plays in the ISIS detention area of the camp Credit: Getty 15 Those who escape the clutches of their ISIS abusers are moved to Yazidi refugee camps Credit: Supplied "Her abuse had been continuing here because the children of ISIS men are growing up and male teenagers are encouraged and coerced by the extremist factions in there to rape and have sexual relations with the women, to impregnate them. "It's a continuation of the abuse. Kovan was forced to link up with a guy there just to fend off all the others. 'The first thing that struck me when I first met Kovan, given that she was ten years on from being a teenager when she was first captured, was just how much of a child she still looked. 'She was very matter of fact, in many ways with a disturbing lack of emotion over the most horrendous things that the men were doing to her. But she got really angry when I asked her about the women – the wives of the ISIS fighters.' Cruel wives 15 Farida Khalaf is another Yazidi woman who survived being abused by ISIS Credit: Supplied 15 Kovan claimed the wives of the men were just as abusive Credit: AFP 'Their wives behaved just like their ISIS husbands,' says Kovan. 'They always hit and insulted us. They would prepare us, put makeup on us, for the men to violate. They all knew that their men were raping us. I hated my life for the way they treated me. "They were so cruel. They wore us down mentally and emotionally until we hated and were disgusted with ourselves.' Since being rescued, Kovan has been living in a safe house but, just when she thought she was free from suffering, she has faced the most appalling of choices. 'Every Yazidi woman who is rescued, faces this most extraordinarily difficult Hobson's Choice – to ensure your own survival, you are probably going to have to give up your children,' says Alex. 'The Yazidi community doesn't admit Muslims,' explains Kovan, whose son and daughter were fathered by two ISIS men as a result of rape. 'They are my children, but no one will welcome them, because they are ISIS children and Muslim. This is the reality. What can I do? I go back to my family and they go back to theirs. "This is very difficult, but I don't have any other option. This is the reality we are forced to accept.' No end in sight 15 Yazidi women who became pregnant have been separated from their Muslim children Credit: Times Media Ltd 15 Many Yazidis are stuck living in sprawling camps, sometimes with their ISIS abusers Credit: Supplied Kovan made the heartbreaking decision to say goodbye to her two young children and return home by herself while they went back to the families of her two ISIS rapists. But 'home' is another huge camp settlement for the Yazidis. 'There's no end game in sight,' says Alex. 'They've exchanged internment camps for refugee camps and are still living in tents. There's no sort of village being created. There's nothing. 'No one knows what happened to Kovan's parents but we can probably presume they were killed. One of her brothers and sisters is still missing, and others are back in the community or have found asylum in another country. EXCLUSIVE: ISIS plotting wave of terror from camps, warns general who defeated cult By Henry Holloway, Deputy Foreign Editor ISIS could unleash a new wave of terror by springing fighters from camps like the one holding Shamima Begum, a top general who helped defeat the death cult has revealed. General Mazloum Abdi, who leads the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) - a Kurdish-led US-backed militia, sounded the alarm over the resurgent terror group. Speaking to The Sun in an interview with documentarian and ex-soldier Alan Duncan, Abdi said there are currently 10,000 male fighters in prisons ready to bring devastation back to the Middle East. General Abdi revealed SDF believe that ISIS forces - which were bravely driven back by his troops - are currently organising a prisonbreak of fighters still held in Syria. He also warned the threat of ISIS continues in the West. General Abdi said: "The threat of jihadist groups - not just ISIS - will exist until the fundamentals they were founded on are destroyed. "We must continue our struggle." He also called on the West to do more to bring these fighters to justice - and to support trials and convictions for the atrocities they committed in the Middle East. General Abdi told The Sun: "The threat of ISIS in detention centres and camps is increasing and there is an increase in the movement of ISIS in general. "There is a need to intensify efforts to continue to fight against ISIS if we don't want to see a resurgence." READ MORE HERE 'The suffering of the Yazidis is far from over. They still don't feel safe. Their homeland remains in ruins, there are no reparations and there is very little, if any, justice. "And for those lucky enough to be freed, ISIS has somehow perpetuated the pain of their genocide by leaving mothers with a decision that no woman would ever want to be faced with. "But despite all of this, some Yazidi survivors have really led from the front, refused to be beaten by ISIS, spoken at international arenas, demanded justice, refused to be forgotten by the world. And they are some of the most resilient, determined, courageous women that I've ever met.'
The Sun
30-04-2025
- The Sun
I was kidnapped at 14 & auctioned off to ISIS brute whose WIFE prepped me for rape…I had to give up my kids to escape
Cooking in her simple, rural kitchen, 14-year-old Kovan froze as she heard panic breaking out all around her. The peaceful life of the schoolgirl, who had grown up in a loving family as part of the Yazidi community in Sinjar, northern Iraq, was to brutally change on that day in 2014 - as they learned ISIS terrorists were heading towards them. 15 15 15 With little time to act, the family and their neighbours grabbed whatever they could and headed for the barren Sinjar mountains. Her family split up with the older and the younger ones going in a car and the fitter members, like her, walking. 'Suddenly they appeared and seized us in the middle of the road,' she says. 'They took us to the Syrian border where they kept us in a school for nine days. 'We were terrified. Then they separated us from our relatives, forcing the girls onto a bus that took us to a house guarded by ISIS militants where men would arrive, choose girls and rape them.' It was the start of years of horrific abuse that saw her bought as a slave, repeatedly raped and beaten - even after ISIS had been defeated. Kovan and other young girls were put up for auction and she was 'bought' by a senior figure within ISIS and made to be the family slave. 'I served and did everything for them. They told me you are a 'sabaya' (slave). He kept me and raped and beat me. When ISIS gathered in the guestroom, he wanted me to serve them, to bring food and drinks and to appear in revealing clothes. This went on for two years.' Kovan's story and others who were enslaved and abused by ISIS is told in the harrowing documentary, 10 Years of Darkness: ISIS & The Yazidis airing on Sky this Friday, which chronicles the systematic slaughter of the Yazidi people in Sinjar in 2014, the mass abductions of women and children and how their suffering continues today. In an exclusive interview, journalist and filmmaker, Alex Crawford who has reported on the horrors faced by the Yazidis for over a decade, tells us: 'Seven years after the world saw that the Islamic State had been crushed and the last bit of territory had been taken from them, there are still women being rescued from captivity. And there are thousands more still in captivity, who continue to be abused. That is shocking.' In a further torturous twist, even the lucky ones rescued who, like Kovan, are now mothers, are told they will have to give up their children in return for safety. I fought ISIS in Syria & I know bloodthirsty thugs are plotting comeback after fall of Assad - Europe must be ready, says Brit fighter The story of ISIS and the Yazidis begins in 2011 when many countries in the Middle East were experiencing uprisings against usually dictatorial regimes that had been in power for years. Syria was one of them. 'At the beginning it was a rebellious civilian uprising,' says Alex. 'That went on for at least a couple of years. The first time I saw a lot of men clad in black was at the end of 2013, flying the flag of Jihad or Holy War. "Groups like that were the beginning of a new form of extremism. And as they grew and merged with other groups, they got stronger and very little stood in their way.' Sharia law 15 By 2014 the so-called Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) had been firmly established. There were an estimated 30,000 fighters dedicated to their strict interpretation of Islamic law which they ruthlessly imposed on society. Public amputation of legs and arms for stealing and other crimes took place and persecution of homosexuals saw them being thrown off buildings and stoned. ISIS expanded to the area of Sinjar where more than 400,000 Yazidis lived. Confronted with the threat – convert or die – they fled into the desert. Executions and shootings of the men and the enslaving of Yazidi women and children followed. In the years following their rise, ISIS expanded its operations beyond the Middle East, carrying out a series of devastating attacks in Europe which created a huge political momentum in the West to go in and topple ISIS. Abused in detention camp 15 15 When it was defeated in 2019, most of the men were imprisoned while their families were sent to a detention facility in Northern Syria. But they took thousands of their Yazidi 'slaves' with them. 'The camp is full of ISIS sympathisers and people who are connected to them,' says Alex. 'The troops trying to keep control regularly carry out raids to stop the build-up of arms and weapons. Here, Yazidi women are still being held captive but identifying them has been a mammoth task. 'The Kurdish-led Syrian democratic forces control the sprawling Al-Hawl camp and the other camps in that area, supported by the coalition, but they are basically left to their own devices to run the show. The women would prepare us, put makeup on us, for the men to violate. They all knew that their men were raping us. "Al-Hawl is bigger than some British cities and at one stage it had 70,000 people in it. It's a huge place where you can secrete contraband and even bombs and hide captives. "The camp leaders know there are Yazidis hidden in the camp but they don't know exactly who they are and how to get them out. 'Kovan was found there with her young son and daughter during a night raid searching for guns last year. 15 15 15 "Her abuse had been continuing here because the children of ISIS men are growing up and male teenagers are encouraged and coerced by the extremist factions in there to rape and have sexual relations with the women, to impregnate them. "It's a continuation of the abuse. Kovan was forced to link up with a guy there just to fend off all the others. 'The first thing that struck me when I first met Kovan, given that she was ten years on from being a teenager when she was first captured, was just how much of a child she still looked. 'She was very matter of fact, in many ways with a disturbing lack of emotion over the most horrendous things that the men were doing to her. But she got really angry when I asked her about the women – the wives of the ISIS fighters.' Cruel wives 15 15 'Their wives behaved just like their ISIS husbands,' says Kovan. 'They always hit and insulted us. They would prepare us, put makeup on us, for the men to violate. They all knew that their men were raping us. I hated my life for the way they treated me. "They were so cruel. They wore us down mentally and emotionally until we hated and were disgusted with ourselves.' Since being rescued, Kovan has been living in a safe house but, just when she thought she was free from suffering, she has faced the most appalling of choices. 'Every Yazidi woman who is rescued, faces this most extraordinarily difficult Hobson's Choice – to ensure your own survival, you are probably going to have to give up your children,' says Alex. 'The Yazidi community doesn't admit Muslims,' explains Kovan, whose son and daughter were fathered by two ISIS men as a result of rape. 'They are my children, but no one will welcome them, because they are ISIS children and Muslim. This is the reality. What can I do? I go back to my family and they go back to theirs. "This is very difficult, but I don't have any other option. This is the reality we are forced to accept.' No end in sight 15 15 Kovan made the heartbreaking decision to say goodbye to her two young children and return home by herself while they went back to the families of her two ISIS rapists. But 'home' is another huge camp settlement for the Yazidis. 'There's no end game in sight,' says Alex. 'They've exchanged internment camps for refugee camps and are still living in tents. There's no sort of village being created. There's nothing. 'No one knows what happened to Kovan's parents but we can probably presume they were killed. One of her brothers and sisters is still missing, and others are back in the community or have found asylum in another country. EXCLUSIVE: ISIS plotting wave of terror from camps, warns general who defeated cult By Henry Holloway, Deputy Foreign Editor ISIS could unleash a new wave of terror by springing fighters from camps like the one holding Shamima Begum, a top general who helped defeat the death cult has revealed. General Mazloum Abdi, who leads the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) - a Kurdish-led US-backed militia, sounded the alarm over the resurgent terror group. Speaking to The Sun in an interview with documentarian and ex-soldier Alan Duncan, Abdi said there are currently 10,000 male fighters in prisons ready to bring devastation back to the Middle East. General Abdi revealed SDF believe that ISIS forces - which were bravely driven back by his troops - are currently organising a prisonbreak of fighters still held in Syria. He also warned the threat of ISIS continues in the West. General Abdi said: "The threat of jihadist groups - not just ISIS - will exist until the fundamentals they were founded on are destroyed. "We must continue our struggle." He also called on the West to do more to bring these fighters to justice - and to support trials and convictions for the atrocities they committed in the Middle East. General Abdi told The Sun: "The threat of ISIS in detention centres and camps is increasing and there is an increase in the movement of ISIS in general. "There is a need to intensify efforts to continue to fight against ISIS if we don't want to see a resurgence." 'The suffering of the Yazidis is far from over. They still don't feel safe. Their homeland remains in ruins, there are no reparations and there is very little, if any, justice. "And for those lucky enough to be freed, ISIS has somehow perpetuated the pain of their genocide by leaving mothers with a decision that no woman would ever want to be faced with. "But despite all of this, some Yazidi survivors have really led from the front, refused to be beaten by ISIS, spoken at international arenas, demanded justice, refused to be forgotten by the world. And they are some of the most resilient, determined, courageous women that I've ever met.'
