Daily Mail: ISIS is using rape as 'the centrepoint of their terror', Angelina Jolie tells Parliament as she recalls meeting girls as young as seven brutally assaulted in conflict zones
* Hollywood star tells peers that sexual violence is an 'effective weapon'
* Warns it is used by the the 'most aggressive terrorist group in the world'
* Called for a 'very, very strong response' to the fanatics in Iraq and Syria
* Appearing at committee alongside former Foreign Secretary William Hague
Hollywood star Angelina Jolie today told the Houses of Parliament that ISIS is using rape as the 'centrepoint of their terror' as she warned of the destruction caused by sexual violence in conflict zones.
The actress and human rights activist spoke of the harrowing moment she met girls as young as seven who had been brutally raped in war zones.
Jolie, who is giving evidence to a Lords committee, said jihadist fanatics in the 'most aggressive terrorist group in the world' were using sex attacks as a 'very effective weapon'.
More News On Angelina Jolie Appearance At The U.K. Parliament To Discuss Sexual Violence By The Islamic State
Angelina Jolie tells parliament: Isis atrocities show need to tackle sexual violence in conflict -- The Guardian
Watch: Angelina Jolie tells heartbreaking tale of girls who were raped and sold off for $40 -- The Independent
Angelina Jolie: 'Islamic State using rape as a centrepoint of their terror' -- The Telegraph
Angelina Jolie urges Europe to prioritise refugees from war torn countries saying they are in more need than economic migrants -- Daily Mail
Angelina Jolie calls for better screening to prioritise refugees over economic migrants -- ITV News
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