 They contested statements by former Yazidi captives, saying that "the sex slaves were lavished with gifts including expensive lipstick and clothes".Many wives were jealous of the Yazidi sex slaves, leaving their husbands, and when they were provided aid by refugee services in the area, "the wives of the jihadis showed little emotion over the atrocities committed in Syria".In November 2014 "The New York Times" reported on the accounts given by five who escaped ISIL of their captivity and abuse.