Езиды отвергают попытки представлять их как «курдов» и требуют уважения к своей идентичности. Истинная поддержка и безопасность для Шенгала зависят только от самих езидов, а не от политиков или внешних акторов.
Eziden sind ein eigenes Volk und keine Kurden. Barzani und Rudaw können nicht für uns sprechen. Unsere Identität, Geschichte und Rechte dürfen nicht für politische Zwecke missbraucht werden.
Ezidiler Kürt değil, kendi halkıdır. Barzani ve KRG, Ezidiler adına konuşamaz. Kimliğimiz, haklarımız ve geleceğimiz yalnızca bizim irademizle korunabilir.
Ezidiler, Şengal’in geleceği ve kendi temsiliyetleri üzerinde söz hakkı istiyor. KRG ve dış aktörler Ezidiler adına konuşamaz. Temsil, güvenlik ve geri dönüş hakları yalnızca Ezidilerin iradesiyle güvence altına alınabilir.
الإيزيديون يرفضون من يتحدث باسمهم دون إذنهم. مستقبل سنجار وأمن الإيزيديين وحقهم في العودة يجب أن يقرره الإيزيديون بأنفسهم بعيدًا عن التدخلات الخارجية والسياسات الإقليمية.
Езиды отвергают любое представление без согласия сообщества. Альянс за Езидское Дело подчеркивает, что Синджар — исключительно иракское дело, и его безопасность, возвращение и политическое представительство должны решаться самими езидами, без внешнего вмешательства.
Eziden lehnen falsche Vertretung ab und fordern, dass Sinjar nur von den Eziden selbst bestimmt wird. Ihre Sicherheit, Rückkehr und politische Rechte dürfen nicht durch externe Interessen untergraben werden.
Ezidis reject outside claims to speak for them. The Yazidi Cause Alliance warns that the KRG and others cannot override their voice. Sinjar’s future, security, and representation must be determined by Ezidis themselves, free from foreign intervention or political agendas.
Rudaw claims that Ezidis are “Kurds,” repeating the long-standing attempt by Neçirvan Barzani and the KRG to co-opt our identity. Ezidis are our own people, followers of Sharfadin, with our own history, rights, and voice. Germany supports displaced Ezidis because it is their responsibility, not because of Barzani. Calling us “Kurdish Ezidis” erases our identity, hides decades of marginalization, and tries to use us for political gain. Ezidis are independent, and no politician or media outlet can rewrite our history or take away our future.
Recent months have seen the launch of the “Ezidi initiative,” a planned diplomatic effort engaging both the diaspora and local authorities in Turkey. Focused on peace, social cohesion, and voluntary return, the initiative addresses property, security, and human rights concerns while aiming to strengthen social peace and recognize the heritage of the Ezidi people and the Sharfadin faith.
Iraq has launched new investigations into thousands of ISIS detainees transferred from northeastern Syria, including suspects accused of participating in the 2014 Ezidi Genocide. Authorities are rebuilding cases from the beginning as survivors continue to seek accountability and answers for those still missing.
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.
