Thousands of ISIS detainees, including suspects accused of genocide and other atrocities against Ezidis, have been transferred from Syria to Iraq as investigations and legal proceedings begin. The move could mark a significant step toward accountability for crimes committed during ISIS rule in Iraq.
Nadia Murad met with European Parliament President Roberta Metsola in a discussion reinforcing international attention on accountability for the 2014 genocide against Ezidis in Iraq. A survivor of the genocide, Murad has spent the past decade advocating for justice, recognition, and protection for survivors of sexual violence in conflict. The meeting highlights continued engagement between European institutions and global advocates working to ensure that crimes committed against Ezidis and their Sharfadin faith remain recognised and addressed at the international level.
Die Ezidis haben aus Erfahrung gelernt, dass Ignorieren von Warnungen tödlich sein kann. Prävention ist Verantwortung – nicht Alarmismus. Schutz muss jetzt erfolgen, bevor sich die Geschichte wiederholt.
يعرف الإيزيديون جيداً ما يحدث عندما يتم تجاهل التحذيرات. فالوقاية ليست تهويلاً، بل مسؤولية. وبالنسبة لشعب نجا من الإبادة الجماعية، فإن استمرار غياب الأمن والعدالة يجعل من عدم اليقين نفسه علامة تحذير لا يمكن تجاهلها.
Езиды слишком хорошо знают цену молчания и игнорирования предупреждений. Защита должна начинаться до того, как трагедия повторится, потому что право на безопасность и существование не может быть отложено до очередной катастрофы.
The Ezidis know the consequences of ignored warnings. Ongoing instability in the region, particularly in Sinjar, has renewed serious concerns about safety and protection for a people who have already survived genocide. The conditions that enabled the atrocities of August 3, 2014, have not been fully resolved, leaving Ezidis vulnerable to renewed threats. Protecting Ezidis today is essential not only to acknowledge past crimes, but to prevent history from repeating itself.
Recent military developments along the Syrian-Iraqi border have drawn significant attention in Sinjar, an area that remains deeply marked by the events of 2014. The arrival and positioning of forces aligned with the Syrian state near the border has prompted heightened alert among local defense groups and residents, reflecting longstanding fears shaped by past violence against Ezidis.
Trust between neighbors can be as fragile as it is sacred. In northern Iraq, lifelong bonds between Ezidi families and their Arab neighbors unraveled in the face of ISIS violence. What once was a relationship built on shared meals, trade, and mutual support turned into fear and pursuit, forcing families to flee overnight. Stories like these reveal not only the brutality of violence, but also the deep emotional wounds left when trust is broken by those once considered friends.
Ночь между 3 и 4 февраля — это Шевберат, священная ночь очищения и прощения для езидов. В эту ночь езиды молятся, слушают кевлы и обращаются к вере Шарфадин, а в Лалише бодрствуют и изготавливают бераты из священной земли и воды Кании Сипи.
On the night between 3rd and 4th February, 2026 marks Şevberat, the sacred night of forgiveness and purification for Ezidis....
The Hasna A. case returns to court in the Netherlands after the defendant appealed the first verdict.From 9–12 February 2026, judges at the Schiphol Judicial Complex will review the case, which addresses ISIS crimes committed against Ezidis.
The hearings are public and will be livestreamed, with translation available.
An Ezidi girl has been recognised at the Coffs Harbour Australian Citizen of the Year Awards 2026. Mayada Oso, who arrived in Australia in 2018 after surviving the Ezidi genocide, received the Young Citizen of the Year award for her achievements in education and her work supporting students. Her journey from captivity to leadership and service reflects the resilience of Ezidis and their continued strength after genocide.
E'yda Çilê Zivistanê bimbarek-pîrozbe! Twice a year, Ezidis celebrate the sacred feast of çla—the Forty Days—marking both the summer and winter...
