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Iraq’s ongoing crackdown on alcohol sales, which began in 2023 after years of sporadic enforcement, has led to the closure of numerous private clubs and venues, particularly those owned by Iraq’s Ezidis…
On December 20, 2024, the district of Viranşehir in Şanlıurfa witnessed a special celebration in honor of the Ezidi Feast (Ida/Eida Ezdit), one of the most significant religious holidays for the Ezidi…
The Ezidi children who weee taken from their peaceful homes and lives, have been forced to learn Arabic, the Quran and indoctrinated to become tools in the hands of the terrorists. Although,…
Around 800 Ezidi women and girls are currently being held in prisons under the control of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) in Syria, according to reports from human rights groups. These women were…
The resolution specifically addressed the horrific events of August 3, 2014, when the IS launched a large-scale assault on Ezidi-populated areas. During this attack, the terrorist group killed over 5,000 Ezidi men…
In 2007, Hales fled to Germany with her mother and sister—a country she eventually came to not only appreciate but, one might say, love, for both its freedoms and its values. As…
The article explores a Turkish reader’s journey to understanding the Ezidi people, inspired by the suffering of Ezidi women in ISIS attacks, as depicted in Huzursuzluk. The reader advocates for tolerance, secularism,…
A peaceful demonstration was held in Bonn on December 9-10, 2024, marking the 10th anniversary of silence after the Ezidi genocide. Organized by Ezidi activists, the event included cultural performances, religious hymns,…
Yazidis are still fighting for justice over the ISIS-led genocide. While international recognition has been given, Australian perpetrators remain unprosecuted, with many demanding these crimes be handled by Australia’s justice system. Prosecuting…
Hasna A., a Dutch woman, was sentenced to 10 years for ISIS membership and enslaving an Ezidi woman in Syria. This marks the highest sentence for a returned female ISIS member in…
The Bashar al-Assad regime has been overthrown and Syria is currently being controlled by several rebel groups (associated and backed up by different countries). Once backed by Russia and Iran, Assad’s regime…
In 2014, ISIS launched a brutal campaign against the Ezidis in Shingal (Sinjar), in northern Iraq. Thousands of Ezidi men, boys, and elderly women were killed, while women and girls were abducted,…
In response to the escalating violence in Syria, the Iraqi government has significantly bolstered military presence along its western border, particularly in the Shingal region, home to Iraq’s Ezidi citizens. The decision…
Malala shared her admiration for Mediha’s courage and her desire to bring attention to the plight of Ezidi women and girls. Mediha, who has looked up to Malala as a source of…
The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, in partnership with Yazda, hosted the “Nobody’s Listening” Virtual Reality (VR) Exhibition this week to mark the 10th anniversary of the Yezidi genocide. This exhibition brings to…
The Shingal Autonomous Administration in Iraq has announced the launch of a signature campaign to recognize the atrocities committed against the Ezidi people, particularly the events of August 3, 2014, as genocide.…
The Êzidxan Youth Union and the Şengal Young Women’s Union celebrated the 9th anniversary of the liberation of Şengal (Sinjar) with a torchlight march. This event commemorated the region’s liberation from ISIS…
After public backlash regarding the decision to assign the guardianship of the Ezidi girl under state protection to an ISIS-family, has been reversed. The guardianship has now been revoked from the ISIS-family,…
The Ezidi child was initially rescued from ISIS in 2021 after being trafficked through the dark net for sale. Sabah Ali Oruç, who was arrested in connection with the abduction, admitted to…
The proposed legal change would legitimize child marriage, putting young girls at greater risk of abuse, forced marriage, and poor health outcomes. Although the acts committed by the ISIS-members since 2014 should…
