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Nobel laureate Nadia Murad continues her global mission for justice for Ezidi survivors of IS atrocities. During her recent meeting with the President Gustavo Petro of Colombia, she urged formal recognition of…
Nadia Murad has been awarded an honorary doctorate by César Vallejo University in Peru for her global advocacy against sexual violence in conflict and her ongoing work for Ezidi survivors. During the…
Belgium has issued its first conviction for the 2014 genocide against Ezidis, with the Brussels Assize Court finding Islamic State fighter Sammy Djedou guilty of genocide and crimes against humanity. The ruling…
Ezdiki will once again be part of Armenia’s 2025 voluntary teacher certification exams. Scheduled for November 15, this inclusion reflects ongoing efforts to preserve the Ezidi language and ensure its presence in…
Belgian ISIS member Sammy Djedou is being tried in absentia in Brussels for genocide and crimes against humanity against Ezidi women. Prosecutors accuse him of enslaving, torturing, and raping three Ezidi women…
Belgium is set to hold its first-ever trial for genocide against the Ezidi people, as IS fighter Sammy Djedou faces charges in absentia for murder, rape, and sexual enslavement. For the survivors…
Ezidis in Cologne recently met with the city’s new mayor to share their culture and discuss growing concerns about deportations. The meeting emphasized dialogue, understanding, and the need for stronger protection and…
At Chapman University, Nobel laureate and human rights advocate Nadia Murad shared her powerful journey from surviving the genocide against the Ezidi people to leading global efforts for justice, remembrance, and survivor…
A new report reveals a sharp rise in suicide cases in Mosul and Shingal, exposing the deepening psychological and social struggles faced by the Ezidi people and other minorities. Between January and…
After years of displacement and political neglect, the Ezidi people are demanding genuine representation. With the Ezidi Cause Alliance uniting candidates across the country, this election marks a defining moment to reclaim…
More than a decade after ISIS destroyed Shingal, Germany is urging Iraq to speed up reconstruction of the Ezidi homeland. Despite new laws and aid projects, most Ezidis remain displaced, and rebuilding…
When a Kurdish designer presented a traditional Ezidi dress on the runway in Milan, many applauded the gesture as a sign of inclusion. But is it really recognition—or appropriation? For Ezidi Times,…
Armenia has made progress in supporting minority languages, including Ezidi, but challenges remain in education and protection. Expanded school programs and radio initiatives help, yet teacher shortages and limited offerings threaten language…
Ezidi wrestler Malkhas Amoyan makes history once again, claiming his second World Championship title in the 77 kg Greco-Roman category with a decisive 10–1 victory over Japan’s Olympic champion Nao Kusaka. Returning…
The Ezidi Dilşah Dungeon in Van, Turkey, built in the 18th century by Kok Ağa and later overseen by his daughter Dilşah, is now at risk of collapse. Once part of the…
Nearly 300 long-forgotten photographs of the Ezidi people, taken in northern Iraq during the 1930s, have been rediscovered in an American museum archive. The images, showing weddings, shrines, and daily life, offer…
Duhok FC removed the sacred Ezidi sun symbol from their new shirt under pressure from Islamist voices. Eleven years after the 2014 genocide, hatred and cultural erasure persist, and the Ezidi identity…
Tens of thousands of displaced Ezidis remain in Duhok camps as attempts to return to Shengal are stalled by destroyed homes, lack of services, and security instability.
As the Mosul Dam reservoir recedes to its lowest levels in nearly a century, archaeologists are uncovering not only 2,300-year-old Hellenistic tombs but also traces of Ezidi heritage once submerged beneath the…
Iraq has begun the long-delayed excavation of the Khasfa mass grave near Mosul, a vast sinkhole where ISIS executed and buried thousands during its rule. Believed to hold at least 4,000 victims…
