Some news agencies reported that Aswad was being sheltered by a Yazidi tribal leader in Bashika in fear of her life until her family persuaded her that she had been forgiven and could return home. Other reports indicate that she was instead given asylum by a local Muslim Sheikh.
Some news agencies reported that Aswad was being protected by a Yazidi tribal leader in Bashika out of concern for her safety until her family convinced her that she had been pardoned and could return home. Other reports suggest that she was instead granted refuge by a local Muslim cleric.