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Discover the history, religion, language, and identity of the Ezidis, one of the ancient ethnic peoples of the Middle East. Learn about Sharfadin, Ezdiki, the historical homeland of Ezidis, and the origins…
A published interview about Hawar, Our Banished Children describes Ezidis as “a minority within a minority,” reducing an ancient ethno-religious people to a subgroup of another identity. This wording is not harmless.…
Shaheen Khalaf, the Ezidi journalist from Iraq who gave his life while trying to save a Muslim child from ISIS sniper fire. His sacrifice remains one of the strongest symbols of Ezidi…
Australia’s first reported crimes-against-humanity charges linked to ISIS slavery should not be reduced to a debate about “ISIS brides.” At the centre of the case is an Ezidi woman who was allegedly…
Residents of the Ezidi village of Bacînê in Midyat have rejected the approval of a solar power plant planned on ancestral pastureland, warning that the project threatens their return, livelihoods, graves, and…
After criticism and allegations that Murad Ismael was aligning with Kurdish political actors, the [Yazidi Cause Alliance] has issued a forceful statement rejecting any KDP return to Sinjar. The Alliance says restoring…
Ahead of Armenia’s June elections, Armenian politician Gagik Tsarukyan visited Khnaberd, Rya Taza and Aragats, including Ezidi villages. Ezidi voters should view last-minute political visits with caution.
An Ezidi survivor has been freed after approximately 12 years in ISIS captivity, according to verified sources. Ezidi Times has decided not to publish photographs or footage of her in order to…
The popularity of Far City [Uzak Şehir] has brought new tourism attention to Midyat. Beyond its stone mansions and filming locations, the district also carries a layered history shaped by different peoples,…
Noto Serif Yezidi is a digital font designed to support the Ezidi script, making it easier to use in websites, books, archives, educational material and cultural projects. Its availability through Google Fonts…
For many Ezidi girls in Armenia, education is still interrupted too early by early marriage and social pressure. The issue is not a requirement of Sharfadin, but a harmful social problem that…
Australia recognised the ISIS genocide against the Ezidi people. But recognition is not enough. ISIS crimes against Ezidis must not be reduced to simple terrorism cases. They must be investigated and prosecuted…
Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Ezidi human rights activist Nadia Murad has received France’s Legion of Honour from President Emmanuel Macron, dedicating the recognition to survivors and to women and girls who…
Ezidi wrestler Malkhas Amoyan won his fifth European Championship gold medal for Armenia after defeating Georgia’s Ramaz Zoidze in the 77 kg Greco-Roman final in Tirana. The match ended 1:1, with victory…
Senior Iraqi parliamentary leaders marked the Ezidi New Year with official messages of congratulations, while also stressing justice for victims, the protection of Ezidi rights, support for return and reconstruction, and the…
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan congratulated the Ezidi people of Armenia on the occasion of the Ezidi New Year, reaffirming support for the protection of Ezidi language, culture, and identity. He also…
The Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Bern extended its congratulations to Ezidis in Switzerland on the occasion of the Ezidi New Year, wishing them health, happiness, peace, stability, and prosperity.
A 22-year-old Ezidi man, Rostem, died after German police opened fire on his vehicle during a late-night traffic incident in Saarbrücken. The case has raised serious questions about police violence, proportionality, and…
President Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid has renewed calls to protect the rights of the Ezidi people, deliver justice for victims, and complete the return of displaced families, as Iraqi officials face continued…
A new UK parliamentary report warns that Iraq’s religious minorities, including the Ezidi people and Christians, continue to face insecurity, displacement, and economic hardship despite the defeat of ISIS. The report calls…
