Women’s rights activist Yanar Mohammed killed in Baghdad
Iraqi activist Yanar Mohammed, known for defending vulnerable women and supporting survivors of violence, has been shot dead in Baghdad after returning from Canada.
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Ezidi News
Kurds Returning to Armenia: A Grave Security Risk
In the late 1980s, during the Armenia–Azerbaijan war, many Kurds left Armenia, openly stating they would not fight against their Muslim brothers. They relocated to Kazakhstan and remained there for decades, removed…
Prioritise Ezidi Refugees And Not IS Bride Repatriations
Ezidi refugees in Australia are calling on the government to prioritise survivors of IS captivity, highlighting the trauma and ongoing needs of those displaced, as widows and children of IS fighters are…
Rudaw’s Obsession with Ezidis: Twisting Truth Across Languages
Rudaw recently published two versions of the same story about a fire at an Ezidi camp—one calling them “Ezidi Kurds” in Turkish, the other “Yazidi” in English. Beyond the inconsistency, the facts…
Protection and Self Determination Are Non Negotiable Rights of Ezidis
Ezidis in Şengal reaffirm that their safety and ability to control their own security are fundamental rights. Any attempt to undermine local defense structures or allow external interference threatens their survival and…
The Reconstruction of Mam Rashan Shrine: A Symbol of Ezidi Survival
In 2014, the Mam Rashan Shrine on Mount Sinjar was destroyed in a campaign aimed at erasing Ezidis and their faith, Sharfadin. Its demolition was meant to sever a people from their…
Ezidis Reject Misrepresentation and Defend Sinjar’s Sovereignty
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…
Exposing the Kurdish Lies About “Ezidi Support”
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,…
What is the Purpose of the “Ezidi Initiative” in Turkey?
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…
Iraq to Reopen ISIS Investigations as Thousands of Detainees Are Transferred
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…
ISIS Suspects Accused of Genocide Against Ezidis Transferred to Iraq
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…
Nadia Murad Meets European Parliament President, Renewing Focus on Accountability for Crimes Against Ezidis
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…
Military Shifts at the Syrian Border Raise Concerns in Sinjar
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…
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…
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.…
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…