In the 21st century, Yazidis faced violence from Islamists during the Iraq War, including the April 2007 Mosul massacre, and the 2007 Yazidi communities bombings which killed 796. The Sinjar Resistance Units (YBŞ) was set up to defend Yazidis in the aftermath of these attacks. Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) attempts to extend its influence have also caused tension, prompting renewed accusations of Kurdification.[28]