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Diana Kalashova’s New Release “SISTER” — A Tribute to Family, Friendship, and her Ezidi Roots

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.

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42 More Ezidi Families Return to Shengal After 11 Years

On March 3, 2025, 42 Ezidi families, displaced during the 2014 ISIS onslaught, returned to their homeland in Shengal after living for over a decade in Çem Mişko Camp in Duhok. The families, totaling 163 individuals, resettled in the Digur sub-district and the villages of Sêkêniye and Rembûsî. This marks another step in the ongoing process of repopulating Shengal, as many more families are expected to return in the coming days.

By Ezidi Times, ago