Day: February 5, 2026

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.