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.
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....
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...
Bangladesh’s 1971 genocide remains largely unrecognized internationally, despite clear evidence of mass killings, sexual violence, and attacks on intellectuals. This analysis examines the events through international criminal law, highlighting the urgent need for recognition, justice, and remembrance—lessons that resonate deeply with Ezidis and all peoples who have endured systematic persecution.
Senior officials of Armenia’s National Assembly held a series of meetings on January 26 addressing foreign policy priorities and the...
The Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, Numan Kurtulmuş, received an Ezidi delegation in Ankara on 21 January...
Historian Dr Rebecca Jinks has dedicated recent years to documenting the lived experiences of Ezidi women who survived ISIS captivity...
Ezidi institutions and activists have raised grave concerns over renewed security threats following recent developments in Syria and Iraq, warning...
Ezidis in Syria are sounding urgent alarms as renewed fighting, collapsing security arrangements, and instability around ISIS detention camps create...
فتح كتابٌ جديد باللغة الروسية بعنوان «الحكايات الشعبية الإيزيدية» نافذةً على الثقافة الغنية والتقاليد العريقة للشعب الإيزيدي. وقد صدر هذا العمل عن منظمة ميزوبوتاميا تحت إشراف سامفيل سعيدوفيتش مستويان، مع رسوم توضيحية من إعداد آيدا مستويان. وتُحيي هذه المجموعة قصصًا وقيمًا تعود إلى قرون طويلة، مقدّمةً للأطفال الروس تاريخ الإيزيديين وعاداتهم ونظرتهم إلى العالم بوصفهم أحد أقدم شعوب العالم.
Letzten Herbst wurde in der Region Wladimir das Buch Ezidische Volksmärchen veröffentlicht. Unter der Leitung von Samvel Saidovich Mstoian und mit Illustrationen von Aida Mstoian lädt die Sammlung russische Kinder ein, die Geschichte, Bräuche und Werte des ezidischen Volkes kennenzulernen.
Новая книга на русском языке «Езидские народные сказки» открывает окно в богатую культуру и традиции езидского народа. Изданная организацией Месопотамия под руководством Самвела Саидовича Мстоян, с иллюстрациями Аиды Мстоян, эта коллекция оживляет многовековые истории и ценности, знакомя российских детей с историей, обычаями и мировоззрением одного из древнейших народов мира.
A new Russian-language book, Ezidi Folk Tales, opens a window into the rich culture and traditions of the Ezidi people. Published by Mesopotamia under the leadership of Samvel Saidovich Mstoyan, with illustrations by Aida Mstoyan, the collection brings centuries-old stories and values to life, introducing Russian children to the history, customs, and worldview of one of the world’s oldest peoples.
Ezidis did not choose to live in camps, and they certainly did not choose to become targets of ISIS in 2014. With the current and evident attempts to force Ezidis out, the question arises: where are these families supposed to settle? Are they expected to return to Shingal, to homes that remain in ruins and for which the Iraqi government has allocated no funds for reconstruction? Where should Ezidis seek refuge and rebuild their lives without risking becoming targets of ISIS or other extremists hiding behind the false mask of harmless neighbors?
Germany has successfully prosecuted ISIS members for crimes against humanity against Yazidis, including murder, torture, rape, and enslavement. Trials, starting in 2019–2020, relied on Yazidi survivor testimony, police and NGO reports, and expert evidence on Yazidi culture and ISIS structures. Despite challenges such as re-traumatization of witnesses and language barriers, courts deemed the testimony credible, leading to multiple convictions. International cooperation proved essential at every step, highlighting the importance of global accountability mechanisms.
