Detained Ezidi Man Sparks Debate Over Armenia’s Military Service Law
The case of a detained Ezidi citizen in Armenia has raised questions about military service regulations, legal transition rules, and equal treatment under recent amendments.
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Georgia Census Shows Ezidi Population Decreased by 7 Percent Over Ten Years
Georgia’s 2024 census shows that the country’s Ezidi population decreased by 7 percent over the past decade, falling from 12,174 people in 2014 to 11,324 in 2024.
Ezidi MP Says Thousands Still Suffer Psychological and Physical Effects of ISIS Crimes
Khalid Sido Aziz, head of the Ezidi bloc in the Iraqi Parliament, says thousands of Ezidis still suffer from the psychological and physical effects of ISIS crimes, while mass graves, missing persons…
Ezidi Families Return from Europe to Revive Historic Village of Mağara in Turkey
Ezidi families who left Mağara village in Turkey during the 1990s are beginning to return from Europe, reviving the historic village through new homes, restored infrastructure and renewed local life.
Ezidi Survivor Fawzia Amin Sido Testifies at UN Side Event and Calls for Family Reunification
Ezidi survivor Fawzia Amin Sido testified at a UN Watch side event during the 62nd session of the UN Human Rights Council, calling for urgent humanitarian family reunification with her sick mother…
Russia’s First Official Ezidi Student Association
The Ezidi Association of Kutafin Moscow State Law University became the first officially registered Ezidi student association in Russia. Today, under the leadership of Valiko Avdalyan, it continues to promote Ezidi culture,…
“We Want Our People to Be Known in Different Spheres of Society” – Ezidi Students at MSU Build Their Association
Ezidi students at Lomonosov Moscow State University have built an Ezidi association to unite students, promote cultural education, and strengthen identity. Led by law student Eduard Avdoi, the association has grown to…
UNESCO Seeks Senior Expert to Lead Ezidi Heritage Safeguarding Project in Iraq
UNESCO Iraq is seeking a senior consultant to lead a project on inventorying and safeguarding Ezidi intangible cultural heritage in Iraq. Applications are open until 26 June 2026.
Former Luxembourg Grand Duchess Highlights Wartime Violence Against Women
Former Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg and Chékéba Hachemi highlighted the situation of women and children affected by wartime sexual violence, including Ezidi women survivors.
Ezidi Survivors to Launch Truth Commission at German Bundestag Over ISIS Genocide
Ezidi survivors and international legal experts are preparing to launch a truth commission at Germany’s Bundestag in November 2026, aiming to document survivor testimony and push for justice over the ISIS genocide…
Ezidi ISIS Survivor Sulaiman Zandinan Becomes Prominent Referee in Australia
Ezidi refugee Sulaiman Zandinan, who survived 19 months in ISIS captivity with his family, has rebuilt his life in Australia and become a rising football referee in Queensland.
German Welfare Association Calls for Nationwide Deportation Stop for Ezidi Refugees
Der Paritätische Gesamtverband has called on Germany’s interior ministers to issue a nationwide deportation stop for Ezidi refugees from Iraq and Syria, citing the humanitarian situation and the long-term consequences of the…
Ezidi Students at RANEPA Build Association to Preserve Culture and Identity
Ezidi students at RANEPA have established an association to unite youth, preserve cultural traditions and strengthen Ezidi identity within the university environment.
Deniz Undav Becomes First Footballer of Ezidi Origin to Score at the World Cup
German striker Deniz Undav has become the first footballer of Ezidi origin to score at the FIFA World Cup, after scoring and providing two assists in Germany’s 7–1 win over Curaçao.
Ezidi Researcher Calls for Accountability Over 2014 Security Failures in Shigur
Ezidi researcher Issa Saado has called for accountability over the security failures that accompanied the ISIS attack on Shigur in 2014, saying the genocide file still requires full truth and justice.
Ezidi Parliamentary Delegation Meets Chaldean Patriarch in Baghdad
An Ezidi parliamentary delegation met with Chaldean Patriarch Mar Paulos III Nona in Baghdad to discuss cooperation, coexistence and the shared challenges faced by Ezidis and Christians in Iraq.
French Report Calls for Greater Protection of Middle Eastern Heritage, Including Ezidis
A French heritage report commissioned by President Emmanuel Macron has mentioned Ezidis among endangered peoples whose cultural heritage should be included in wider protection efforts in the Middle East.
Australian MP Tony Pasin Meets Ezidis in South Australia to Hear ISIS Survivors’ Concerns
Australian MP Tony Pasin met with Ezidis in South East South Australia to hear their experiences of ISIS persecution and discuss ongoing concerns around survivor safety and national security.
Ezidi-Populated Villages in Armenia Lose Power After Lightning Damages
A lightning strike damaged the Alagyaz substation in Armenia’s Aparan region, leaving 11 villages, many of them Ezidi-populated, without electricity.
Petition Urges the Netherlands Not to Return Ezidis to Iraq
A petition in the Netherlands is calling on Dutch authorities not to return Ezidis to Iraq, stressing that Ezidis are an ethnic and religious minority who remain unsafe after the 2014 genocide.