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 to Yerevan, he was celebrated by fans and the Armenian Ezidi community, solidifying his status as the “Ezidi Lion” and an inspiration for young athletes worldwide.
Малхас Амоян, знаменитый езидский борец классического стиля, стал двукратным чемпионом мира, победив олимпийского чемпиона Нао Кусаку со счётом 10:1. Возвращение в Ереван встретили аплодисментами и народной музыкой — “Езидский Лев” снова вдохновляет молодых спортсменов.
Езидский Зиндан Дильшах в Ване, Турция, XVIII века постройки, находится под угрозой исчезновения. Когда-то он служил частью системы правосудия езидской общины, а сегодня разрушен охотниками за сокровищами и временем. Для езидов он остаётся важным историческим и символическим объектом, но без срочной охраны этот уникальный памятник может быть утерян навсегда.
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 Ezidi justice system, the site has been heavily damaged by treasure hunters and neglect. Locals see it as both a historical monument and a place of memory, but without urgent protection, this rare piece of Ezidi heritage may soon disappear.
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 a rare glimpse into Ezidi heritage nearly erased by ISIS, and are now being shared with Ezidis in Iraq and across the diaspora.
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 is still denied recognition.
On 12 August 2025, the remains of 22 Ezidi victims of ISIS were returned to Sinjar for burial following DNA identification in Baghdad. This marks the seventh official handover since 2021, as authorities continue to exhume and identify victims from mass graves across the region. The process underscores the scale of the atrocities committed during ISIS’s 2014 assault and the ongoing efforts to allow families to bury their loved ones according to Ezidi tradition and the faith of Sharfadin.
Elf Jahre nach dem Völkermord an den Êzîden bleibt die Wunde tief und die Forderungen ungehört: Tausende Familien wurden zerstört, über 2.600 Frauen und Kinder gelten weiterhin als vermisst, und der Kampf um Gerechtigkeit und Anerkennung dauert an. Trotz internationaler Aufmerksamkeit sind viele Täter noch frei, Sinjar bleibt unsicher, und die Rückkehr der Êzîden wird durch politische Machtspiele blockiert. Das ezidische Volk fordert zurecht nicht nur Erinnerung, sondern konkrete Maßnahmen – Schutz, Wiedergutmachung, die Bewahrung ihrer uralten Religion Sharfadin und eine Zukunft in Würde.
On August 3, 2014, the Ezidi people of Sinjar were targeted for extermination by ISIS. Thousands were killed, enslaved, and displaced. The genocide aimed to erase not only lives, but identity, culture, and the ancient faith of Sharfadin.
Eleven years later, justice remains out of reach. Sinjar is still unsafe. Survivors are still waiting. And Iraq has yet to formally recognize the genocide—blocked by those who try to claim the Ezidis as their own.
We remember the victims.
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And we will not stop until justice is done and our people can return home safely. Ezidi Times will continue to speak. Loudly. Relentlessly. Truthfully.
In haar nieuwste release SISTER voegt de Ezidische zangeres Diana Kalashova haar stem samen met die van haar jongere zus Sofia in een oprechte ode aan zusterschap, liefde en familie. Samen geschreven met hun familie en gezongen in hun moedertaal Ezdiki, vangt het lied de intieme band tussen zussen en weerspiegelt het Diana’s blijvende toewijding aan haar wortels, haar passie en haar kunstenaarschap. In dit exclusieve interview met Ezidi Times vertelt Diana openhartig over het creatieve proces, haar geheime archief vol onuitgebrachte muziek, en de emotionele boodschap achter haar meest persoonlijke lied tot nu toe.
Em seu mais novo lançamento, SISTER, a cantora ezidi Diana Kalashova une sua voz à da irmã mais nova, Sofia, em uma homenagem emocionante ao amor fraternal, à família e ao vínculo entre irmãs. Escrita em conjunto com a família e interpretada em seu idioma nativo, o ezdiki, a canção capta a intimidade entre irmãs e reflete o contínuo compromisso de Diana com suas raízes, sua paixão e sua arte. Nesta entrevista exclusiva à Ezidi Times, Diana revela detalhes sobre o processo criativo, sua coleção secreta de músicas inéditas e a mensagem emocional por trás de sua música mais pessoal até hoje.
En su más reciente lanzamiento SISTER, la cantante ezidí Diana Kalashova une su voz a la de su hermana menor Sofia en un sentido homenaje al amor fraternal, la familia y el vínculo entre hermanas. Escrita junto a su familia y cantada en su lengua materna, el ezdiki, la canción refleja el compromiso constante de Diana con sus raíces, su pasión y su arte. En esta entrevista exclusiva con Ezidi Times, Diana revela su proceso creativo, su caja secreta de canciones inéditas y el poderoso mensaje detrás de su canción más íntima hasta la fecha.
I sin nyeste udgivelse SISTER forener den ezidiske sanger Diana Kalashova sin stemme med sin yngre søster Sofia i en inderlig hyldest til søsterskab, kærlighed og familie. Skrevet i samarbejde med deres familie og fremført på deres modersmål ezdiki, fanger sangen det intime bånd mellem søskende og afspejler Dianas fortsatte engagement i sine rødder, sin passion og sit kunstneriske virke. I dette eksklusive interview med Ezidi Times åbner Diana op om den kreative proces, sin hemmelige skattekiste af uudgivet musik og det følelsesmæssige budskab bag hendes mest personlige sang til dato.
I hennes senaste släpp SISTER förenar den ezidiska sångerskan Diana Kalashova sina röster med sin yngre syster Sofia i en innerlig hyllning till systerskap, kärlek och familj. Skriven tillsammans med deras familj och framförd på deras modersmål ezdiki fångar låten det intima bandet mellan syskon och speglar Dianas fortsatta engagemang för sina rötter, sin passion och sitt konstnärskap. I denna exklusiva intervju med Ezidi Times berättar Diana om den kreativa processen, sin hemliga musikskatt, och det emotionella budskapet bakom hennes mest personliga låt hittills.
En yeni şarkısı “SISTER”da, Ezidi sanatçı Diana Kalashova, kız kardeşi Sofia ile birlikte, kız kardeşliğe, sevgiye ve aileye adanmış duygusal bir düette buluşuyor. Aileleriyle birlikte yazılan ve ana dilleri olan Ezdiki dilinde seslendirilen bu şarkı, kardeşler arasındaki özel bağı yansıtıyor ve Diana’nın köklerine, tutkusuna ve sanatına olan bağlılığını gözler önüne seriyor. Ezidi Times’a verdiği bu özel röportajda, Diana yaratım sürecini, yayımlanmamış şarkılarla dolu gizli müzik arşivini ve bugüne kadar yaptığı en kişisel şarkının ardındaki duygusal mesajı paylaşıyor.
„SISTER“ ist mehr als nur ein Lied – es ist eine emotionale Hommage an Familie, Freundschaft und Diana Kalashovas ezidische Wurzeln. Gesungen in ihrer Muttersprache Ezdiki und gemeinsam mit ihrer Schwester Sofia aufgenommen, vereint das Duett Generationen, Erinnerungen und tiefe Gefühle in einem einzigen musikalischen Moment.
Ve své nejnovější písni SISTER spojuje ezidská zpěvačka Diana Kalashova svůj hlas s mladší sestrou Sofií v dojemné poctě sesterské lásce, rodině a hlubokému poutu mezi sourozenci. Skladba, napsaná společně s rodinou a nazpívaná v jejich rodném jazyce ezdiki, zachycuje intimní vztah mezi sestrami a odráží Dianino trvalé propojení s jejími kořeny, vášní a uměleckou vizí.
V tomto exkluzivním rozhovoru pro Ezidi Times se Diana otevřeně podělila o proces vzniku písně, svůj tajný archiv nevydané hudby a emocionální poselství, které stojí za její dosud nejosobnější skladbou.
In her newest release SISTER, Ezidi singer Diana Kalashova joins voices with her younger sister Sofia in a heartfelt tribute to sisterhood, love, and family. Written together with their family and performed in their native Ezdiki language, the song captures the intimate bond between siblings and reflects Diana’s continued commitment to her roots, passion, and artistry. In this exclusive interview with Ezidi Times, Diana opens up about the creative process, her secret vault of unreleased music, and the emotional message behind her most personal song yet.
Eleven years after the Ezidi genocide, survivors are still waiting—for justice, for reparations, and for meaningful support. This event in Washington, DC brought Ezidi voices and policymakers together to ask: what will it take to finally move from commemoration to action?
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