‘They Were Our Friends’ — Betrayal in Iraq
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…
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3–4 февраля 2026 года: езиды отмечают Шевберат
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…
3rd – 4th February 2026: Ezidis Observe Şevberat
On the night between 3rd and 4th February, 2026 marks Şevberat, the sacred night of forgiveness and purification for Ezidis. On this night, followers of the Şerfedim religion reflect, pray, and listen…
Ezidi Girl Receives Citizen of the Year 2026
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…
2 February 2026 | Happy Çilê Zivistanê!
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 observances, known respectively as Çilê Havînê and Çilê Zivistanê. These feasts follow the completion of…
Recognition of Bangladesh Genocide: Assessing Through the Lenses of International Criminal Law
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…
Armenian Parliament Holds High-Level Discussions on Ezidi Religious and National Preservation
Senior officials of Armenia’s National Assembly held a series of meetings on January 26 addressing foreign policy priorities and the internal concerns of Ezidis in Armenia, placing particular emphasis on religious continuity,…
Speaker of the Turkish Grand National Assembly Receives Ezidi Delegation
The Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, Numan Kurtulmuş, received an Ezidi delegation in Ankara on 21 January 2026. The meeting took place at the Assembly Presidency Council Meeting Hall…
From 1915 to 2014: Tracing Gendered Genocide Through Ezidi Women’s Voices
Historian Dr Rebecca Jinks has dedicated recent years to documenting the lived experiences of Ezidi women who survived ISIS captivity in Iraq, placing their testimonies within a longer historical continuum of genocidal…
Ezidis Warn of Renewed Existential Threat Amid ISIS Transfers and Regional Escalation
Ezidi institutions and activists have raised grave concerns over renewed security threats following recent developments in Syria and Iraq, warning that decisions surrounding ISIS detainees and ongoing military escalations place Ezidis at…
Ezidis in Syria Warn of a New Catastrophe as Fighting, Displacement, and ISIS Risks Intensify
Ezidis in Syria are sounding urgent alarms as renewed fighting, collapsing security arrangements, and instability around ISIS detention camps create conditions eerily reminiscent of the events that led to the 2014 genocide.…
تعريف الأطفال الروس بثقافة الإيزيديين من خلال الحكايات الشعبية
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…
Russische Kinder entdecken die ezidische Kultur durch Märchen
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…
Езидские сказки для российских детей: знакомство с культурой древнего народа
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…
Introducing Russian Children to Ezidi Culture Through Fairy Tales
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…
Displaced Ezidis Face the Freezing Winter Without Heating Support
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…
Germany’s Prosecution of ISIS Crimes against Ezidis
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…
Interview exclusif avec SELODEUXSEPT
Ezidi Times ouvre 2026 avec une interview exclusive de l’artiste ezidi SELODEUXSEPT, dont le single Je m’appelle Ezidi a dépassé les 200 000 écoutes sur Spotify. La chanson est à la fois…
Эксклюзивное интервью с SELODEUXSEPT
Эксклюзивное интервью с езидским рэп-артистом SELODEUXSEPT раскрывает историю создания трека *Je m’appelle Ezidi*, его глубокое послание о гордости, силе и единстве езидов, а также путь самого артиста — от первых фристайлов до…
Exklusives Interview mit SELODEUXSEPT
Ezidi Times startet 2026 mit einem exklusiven Interview mit SELODEUXSEPT! Der junge Ezidi-Rapper spricht über die Entstehung seines Hits „Je m’appelle Ezidi“, seine Motivation, die Jugend zu inspirieren, und seine Pläne für…