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Four tents were destroyed after a fire broke out at the Sheikhan displacement camp in Duhok on 21…
Inas K., an Ezidi student who survived the 2014 genocide and years of displacement, has shared her journey…
A delegation of Ezidi representatives visited Batman Governor Ekrem Canalp ahead of a ceremony connected to the restoration…
Twelve years after the Ezidi genocide, many survivors remain in displacement camps in Iraq, while Ezidi families in…
Culture & Sport
Sport, Arts & Culture
Ezidi Dance Ensemble Êzdîxan Awarded at International Festival in Kobuleti
The Ezidi dance ensemble [Êzdîxan]took part in the international “Orange Kobuleti” festival in Georgia and received an award for its participation.
Ezidi Heavyweight Temur Mamoyan Extends Undefeated Record with Knockout Victory
Ezidi heavyweight boxer Temur Mamoyan extended his unbeaten professional record to 12–0 after defeating Todorche Tsvetkov by knockout in Germany.
Ezidi Athlete from Shekhan Makes History in Iraqi Weightlifting Championship
Ezidi athlete Jilan Jaro from Shekhan has made history in Iraq after lifting 240 kg and winning first place in the 70 kg division at a…
Deniz Undav Becomes First Footballer of Ezidi Origin to Score at the World Cup
German striker Deniz Undav has become the first footballer of Ezidi origin to score at the FIFA World Cup, after scoring and providing two assists in…
Ezidi Striker Deniz Undav Extends Contract with VfB Stuttgart Until 2029
Ezidi football player Deniz Undav has signed a long-term contract extension with VfB Stuttgart, keeping him at the Bundesliga club until 2029 with an option for…
Conversations
Interview
Ezidi in Australia Shares a Message of Gratitude, Resilience and Hope
A young Ezidi refugee who survived two years of ISIS captivity has rebuilt his life in Toowoomba, Australia, where he now teaches English and works as…
Russia’s First Official Ezidi Student Association
The Ezidi Association of Kutafin Moscow State Law University became the first officially registered Ezidi student association in Russia. Today, under the leadership of Valiko Avdalyan,…
“We Want Our People to Be Known in Different Spheres of Society” – Ezidi Students at MSU Build Their Association
Ezidi students at Lomonosov Moscow State University have built an Ezidi association to unite students, promote cultural education, and strengthen identity. Led by law student Eduard…
Ezidi ISIS Survivor Sulaiman Zandinan Becomes Prominent Referee in Australia
Ezidi refugee Sulaiman Zandinan, who survived 19 months in ISIS captivity with his family, has rebuilt his life in Australia and become a rising football referee…
Identity & Heritage
Ezidi Identity
Ezidi Traditional Clothing in the Caucasus, 1920–1922
Historical illustrations by Max Karl Tilke document Ezidi traditional clothing in the Caucasus between 1920 and 1922, including portraits of Ezidi men and women and a…
Ezidi Waterfall in Van Preserves the Memory of Ezidis on Their Ancestral Lands
Ezidi Waterfall in Van’s Muradiye district preserves the memory of the historical Ezidi presence in eastern Turkey and stands as a visible reminder of Ezidi ancestral…
International Archive Project Expands Work to Preserve Ezidi Cultural Heritage
Nathaniel Brunt, a University of Victoria postdoctoral fellow and documentary photographer, is expanding the SERSAL Project through a Hannah Arendt Fellowship in Germany. The project focuses…
The Ezidis: History, Religion, Language, and Identity of an Ancient Middle Eastern People
Discover the history, religion, language, and identity of the Ezidis, one of the ancient ethnic peoples of the Middle East. Learn about Sharfadin, Ezdiki, the historical…
The Ezidi New Year: A Sacred Celebration of Life, Renewal and Blessing
Ezidi New Year, known as Çarşema Serê Salê or Eida Tawis Melek, is one of the oldest and most sacred feasts in the Ezidi faith of…
Legal
Munich Court Convicts ISIS Couple of Genocide Against Ezidi Girls and Recognises Ezidis as an Ethnic Group
The Munich Higher Regional Court sentenced Twana H.S. to life imprisonment and Asia R.A. to nine years and six months for genocide and other crimes against…
German Court Sentences Kurdish ISIS Member to Life for Genocide and Abuse of Two Ezidi Girls
A Munich court has sentenced a Kurdish ISIS member to life imprisonment and his former partner to nine years and six months for genocide and the…
Australian Woman Linked to ISIS Faces Allegations Over Abuse of Captive Ezidi Child
An Australian woman linked to ISIS is expected to return from Syria amid serious allegations concerning the abuse of an Ezidi girl who was held captive…
Detained Ezidi Man Sparks Debate Over Armenia’s Military Service Law
The case of a detained Ezidi citizen in Armenia has raised questions about military service regulations, legal transition rules, and equal treatment under recent amendments.
Petition Calls for Official Recognition of Ezidis as an Independent People in Germany and Europe
A new petition launched by Layal Duran calls on German and European political decision-makers to officially recognize Ezidis as an independent people with their own religious,…
Events
Ezidis in Australia to Mark 12th Anniversary of the Ezidi Genocide
The Ezidi Youth Association in Australia will host a public commemoration in Toowoomba on 3 August 2026 to mark the 12th anniversary of the Ezidi Genocide.…
Ezdikhan Fellowship Youth Delegation Visits Sultan Ezid Temple in Tbilisi
A youth delegation from Iraq visited the Sultan Ezid Temple and the International Ezidi Theological Academy in Tbilisi on 13 July as part of the Ezdikhan…
Oldenburg Event to Mark 12 Years Since the Ezidi Genocide with Angels of Sinjar Screening
Pena-Ger e.V. will host a screening of Angels of Sinjar and a discussion with Ezidi witnesses Hanifa A. K. M. and Fawziya A. S. in Oldenburg…
Ezidi Voices in Oldenburg Highlight Memory, Visibility and Belonging
Ezidis in Germany, Oldenburg, Ezidi Forum Oldenburg, Ezidi voices, remembrance culture, migration, identity, Sharfadin, Ezidi youth, cultural participation, Stadtmuseum Oldenburg.
Young Ezidi Writers in Sinjar Preserve Memory Through Books
Young Ezidi writers in Sinjar are using literature to preserve Ezidi memory, identity, culture, and the experiences of the 2014 Ezidi Genocide.
Opinion
Who Gave Jino Victoria Doabi the Right to Define Ezidis?
At a European Parliament hearing on women’s rights, Jino Victoria Doabi presented Ezidis, Jews, Christians and others as part of the Kurdish people. Ezidis reject this…
The Paradox of Protection: Can Integration Endanger Ezidi People’s Survival?
Giorgi (“George”) Gigauri reflects on whether displacement, migration, and integration may threaten the long-term survival of the Ezidi people by weakening the bonds between identity, memory,…
Hassan Kajal or Kajal Hassan… Who Is Better for Ezidis in Northern Iraq?
In this opinion piece, Hyman Krasafi reflects on Ezidi political representation in northern Iraq, the demand for a quota seat, and whether political forces will continue…
President Amedi’s Words on the Ezidi Genocide Are Not Enough
President Nizar Amedi’s statement remembering the Ezidi genocide is not enough. Ezidis need reconstruction, safe return from IDP camps, security guarantees and trials for the perpetrators…
Why Return to Shingal Remains Impossible for Many Ezidis Twelve Years After the Genocide
The return remains impossible for many Ezidis despite signs of reconstruction, as insecurity, destroyed homes, political uncertainty and lack of rights continue to shape life after…
Books & Reviews
Book Review
Notes from Underground – Fyodor Dostoevsky
Fyodor Dostoevsky's Notes from Underground remains one of literature's most profound psychological novels. Exploring free will, self-awareness, alienation and the darker side of human nature, the…
Book Review: The Kite Runner — A Story That Stays With You
A moving review of The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini, exploring friendship, betrayal, guilt, loyalty, and the possibility of becoming a better person after painful mistakes.
Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom – Book Review
Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom is a heartfelt exploration of life, love, and death, based on the author’s real relationship with his college professor, Morrie…
The Midnight Library
In the Midnight Library, Nora Seed explores the lives she might have lived, only to discover that happiness isn’t found in perfection—it’s found in the choices…
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