Ezidi Times extends heartfelt greetings and warm wishes to all on the auspicious occasion of Charshama Sare Sale, marking the beginning of the Ezidi New Year. As we embark on this journey into the year 6774 according to the sacred Ezidi calendar, let us reflect on the resilience, unity, and Read more…
The German Prosecution has taken decisive action against individuals suspected of heinous crimes including genocide, crimes against humanity, and membership in a foreign terrorist organization. On April 9, 2024, the Federal Public Prosecutor’s Office, in collaboration with the Federal Criminal Police Office, apprehended two Iraqi nationals, Twana H. S. and Read more…
As the spring blooms and the earth awakens from its winter slumber, communities around the world prepare to celebrate the Assyrian New Year, known as Akitu or Kha b’Nissan. Assyrians are celebrating year 6774. How is Akitu/Kha b’Nissan celebrated? This ancient festival, deeply rooted in Mesopotamian culture and history, marks Read more…
German Court rejects the appeal of Jennifer W. – the woman who enslaved a Ezidi woman and her daughter. The sentence of 14 years of imprisonment remains. In a case that has stirred shock and condemnation, a German woman, Jennifer W., has faced the rejection of her appeal for a Read more…
Recently the news about the ISIS leader “Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi” surfaced on the internet, after his wives and daughter gave an interview on Al-Arabiya. Al-Baghdadi has allegedly been killed in a US operation in northwestern Syria in 2019, however, during his time as an IS fighter, he has held more than 10 Ezidi children and women as slaves in his household. According to the narratives of the wives and his daughter; the Ezidi girls and women were treated “well”. This is a concerning statement which Ezidi Times finds crucial to address.
The plight of the Ezidis, who suffered horrific atrocities at the hands of the Islamic State (IS), underscores the critical importance of the United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Daesh (UNITAD) in seeking justice where the Iraqi government has failed to act. UNITAD’s mission to Read more…
Newroz, a time-honored tradition signifying “New Day,” holds profound cultural and historical significance for millions of individuals across the globe. Originating as the New Year’s Eve celebration for various Indo-Iranian communities, Newroz serves as a testament to the rich tapestry of human heritage and the enduring spirit of renewal. However, Read more…
In a world marred by the atrocities of ISIS, the voices of Ezidi women echo with the weight of unmet justice. Targeted and brutalized by the extremist group, these women stand as living testaments to resilience amidst unspeakable horrors. In March 2021, the Iraqi parliament took a significant step forward Read more…
This year in August it will be 10 years since the IS attacked Sinjar, committed heinous crimes, and forced several hundred thousand Ezidis to leave their ancestral land. To this day it’s reported that between 100 000 to 200 000 Ezidis live in IDP camps across the Middle East. The Iraqi Council of Representatives has adopted the Yezidi Survivors Law (YSL) which was aimed to bring justice to Ezidis but also Turkmen, Christians and Shabaks. Yet, to this day, no Iraqi court has sentenced anyone for committing genocide against the Ezidi people. Despite this, there are hopes among the Ezidi people, living in IDP camps, to return home to Sinjar.
The recent desecration of tombs in the predominantly Ezidi village of Toliko, situated in the Al-Hasakah countryside of Syria, has sparked widespread outrage and concern among Ezidi civilians. These acts of sabotage not only disrespect the sanctity of the deceased but also pose a significant threat to the fragile state Read more…
Dear readers of Ezidi Times, As we bid farewell to 2023 and step into the promising embrace of 2024, it is with great pleasure that we extend our heartfelt congratulations to our readers. In a year filled with challenges and triumphs, Ezidi Times proudly commemorates its first New Year, marking Read more…
On December 17, 2023, the kurdish singer Sherif Omeri released his music video on YouTube. The song is named “Şere Şere” and means “It’s war, It’s war”. People are free to compose and create songs along with music videos as they wish because artistic expression is a fundamental aspect of Read more…
December 7th, 1988, marked an ill-fated day in the history of Armenia, a day that would forever be etched in the collective memory of its people. On this day, a devastating earthquake struck the northwestern region of the country, leaving in its wake a trail of destruction, loss, and resilience. Read more…
In a shocking and unprecedented legal case, Turkish authorities have arrested an ISIS member on charges of “international human trafficking” after a Ezidi girl was kidnapped and smuggled into Turkey. However, the Ministry of Family and Social Affairs has faced severe backlash for allowing the same girl, who had been Read more…
Lianna Mhoyan; it becomes clear that she is pushing a narrative throughout the entire program: Beware of Aggressive Kurdish Propaganda in Armenia
Yezidis, who lived in proximity to Armenians, Assyrians, Kurds, and Turks, were also caught in the crossfire. Kurdish tribes actively participated in the persecution of the Yezidis
Summary: Background Jennifer W., a German national, left Germany for Iraq in August 2014 and joined ISIS. Between June and September 2015, she conducted “moral patrols” in ISIS-occupied Fallujah and Mosul, checking whether women’s behavior and clothing adhered to ISIS rules. During these patrols, she reportedly carried lethal weapons and Read more…