ISIS

They Turned Us Into the Enemy of Our Own Children

Since the 2014 genocidal ISIS attack, the Ezidi people still face a devastating and existential crisis. Most of the focus has been directed towards the atrocities committed against the women, and unfortunately, the fate of the abducted Ezidi boys is rarely discussed. It is unclear why this horrendous part of the genocide campaign receives so little attention. Perhaps no one knows they are still alive. But one fact remains: these Ezidi boys have come to hate us — the Ezidis — because ISIS has indoctrinated them to do so.

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Trial Regarding Ezidi Genocide to Begin in Munich

Trial Against Couple Accused of Enslaving and Abusing Ezidi Children Under IS to Begin Tomorrow in Munich (München), Germany, for keeping two Ezidi girls aged five and twelve under the rule of the so-called Islamic State (IS). The crimes took place between 2015 and 2017 in Iraq and Syria. The charges include genocide, reflecting IS’s targeted campaign against the ancient Ezidi people, who follow the Sharfadin religion.

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Ezidi Life Ten Years After the Genocide: A Look at Youth and Male Survivors

Many Ezidis remain unable to return to their homeland in Sinjar due to ongoing insecurity, political tensions, and the destruction left behind. Thousands continue to live in camps with limited access to education, healthcare, and employment opportunities. Even those who have managed to return face immense hardships, with homes in ruins, infrastructure in poor condition, and economic instability making survival difficult. Justice remains elusive, as many perpetrators of the genocide are still free, and international attention has largely faded, leaving survivors feeling abandoned.

By Ezidi Times, ago

The Triumph of Sinjar’s Daughters Over Evil

Mayada was only 11 when ISIS stormed her village, tearing her from her family and selling her into slavery. For three years, she endured relentless abuse, passed from one captor to another like a commodity. Yet, despite the horror, she never lost hope. After five failed escape attempts, she finally broke free, navigating landmine-ridden terrain to reach safety. Now, years later, she is not just a survivor—she is a voice for justice, determined to fight for those still in captivity.

By Ezidi Times, ago

New Report Reveals: 5,000 Killed and 6,371 Abducted since the Ezidi Genocide

The Office of the Rescued Ezidi Prisoners has released the devastating statistics regarding the atrocities committed by ISIS against the Ezidi people on August 3, 2014. According to their report, over 5,000 Ezidis were killed, and 6,371 were abducted, with many still unaccounted for. These numbers only reflect those who have been identified; the fate of many more Ezidis remains unclear.

By Ezidi Times, ago

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

Iraq’s Government Struggles to Win the Trust of the Ezidi People in Sinjar

The Ezidi people, who suffered horrific violence at the hands of ISIS in 2014, feel ignored by the government. Many Ezidis do not trust Iraq’s army or the Kurdish forces, which failed to protect them during the ISIS attacks. A recent decision to return Sunni Arab displaced persons (IDPs) to Sinjar led to protests, as many Ezidis saw it as a reminder of their trauma and the government’s lack of understanding.

By Ezidi Times, ago

Amatörler Ezidilerin İtibarını Zedeler

Ezidi Times, çevrimiçi nefretten daha da kötüsüne rastladı: kendilerini bazen araştırmacı, profesör ve akademik doktor olarak tanıtanların, Ezidiler hakkında son derece kötü ve bilimsel olmayan makaleler yayımlamaları. Yanlış bilgi, yeni bir şey olmasa da, bazı “araştırmacıların” iddialarının saçmalığı ve son derece güvenilmez kaynakları nedeniyle dikkat edilmesi gereken bir konu haline gelmiştir.

By Ezidi Times, ago

O Parlamento Italiano Considera Reconhecer as Atrocidades do ISIS Contra os Ezidis como Genocídio

Foi apresentada uma proposta no Parlamento Italiano solicitando o reconhecimento do genocídio cometido contra o povo Ezidi pelo ISIS em 2014. A medida ocorre após anos de debate internacional e crescentes pedidos de justiça para os Ezidis, que sofreram atrocidades indescritíveis nas mãos do ISIS durante o ataque brutal a Shengal (Sinjar), no Iraque.

By Ezidi Times, ago

El Parlamento Italiano considera reconocer las atrocidades de ISIS contra los ezidíes como genocidio

Se ha presentado una propuesta en el Parlamento Italiano que solicita el reconocimiento del genocidio cometido contra el pueblo ezidí por ISIS en 2014. Esta medida surge tras años de debate internacional y crecientes demandas de justicia para los ezidíes, que sufrieron atrocidades indescriptibles a manos de ISIS durante su brutal ataque a Shengal (Sinjar), Irak.

By Ezidi Times, ago

Italiaans Parlement Overweegt ISIS-atrociteiten tegen Ezidi’s te Erkennen als Genocide

Er is een voorstel ingediend in het Italiaanse Parlement om de genocide die in 2014 tegen het Ezidi-volk werd gepleegd door ISIS te erkennen. Deze stap komt na jaren van internationaal debat en groeiende oproepen om gerechtigheid voor de Ezidi’s, die onnoembare wreedheden ondergingen door toedoen van ISIS tijdens hun brute aanval op Shengal (Sinjar), Irak.

By Ezidi Times, ago

Italienisches Parlament erwägt, die Gräueltaten des IS gegen die Ezidi als Völkermord anzuerkennen

Ein Vorschlag wurde im italienischen Parlament eingebracht, der die Anerkennung des Völkermords fordert, der 2014 von ISIS gegen das ezidische Volk verübt wurde. Dieser Schritt erfolgt nach jahrelangen internationalen Debatten und wachsenden Forderungen nach Gerechtigkeit für die Ezidi, die während des brutalen Angriffs von ISIS auf Shengal (Sinjar) im Irak unvorstellbare Gräueltaten erlitten haben.

By Ezidi Times, ago

Le Parlement italien envisage de reconnaître les atrocités de l’ISIS contre les Ezidis comme génocide

Une proposition a été présentée au Parlement italien demandant la reconnaissance du génocide commis contre le peuple Ezidi par l’ISIS en 2014. Cette initiative intervient après des années de débats internationaux et des appels croissants pour la justice en faveur des Ezidis, qui ont subi des atrocités indescriptibles de la part de l’ISIS lors de leur attaque brutale contre Shengal (Sinjar), en Irak.

By Ezidi Times, ago

İtalya Parlamentosu, IŞİD’in Ezidilere Karşı İşlediği Katliamları Soykırım Olarak Tanımayı Değerlendiriyor

İtalya Parlamentosu’na, IŞİD’in 2014 yılında Ezidi halkına karşı gerçekleştirdiği soykırımın tanınmasını talep eden bir önerge sunuldu. Bu adım, yıllardır süren uluslararası tartışmaların ve Ezidiler için adalet çağrılarının artmasının ardından geldi. Ezidiler, IŞİD’in Irak’ın Şengal (Sincar) bölgesine yönelik acımasız saldırısı sırasında tarif edilemez zulümlere maruz kaldı.

By Ezidi Times, ago

Italian Parliament Considers Recognising ISIS Atrocities Against Ezidis as Genocide

A proposal has been introduced in the Italian Parliament calling for the recognition of the genocide committed against the Ezidi people by ISIS in 2014. The move comes after years of international debate and growing calls for justice for the Ezidis, who endured unspeakable atrocities at the hands of ISIS during their brutal assault on Shengal (Sinjar), Iraq.

By Ezidi Times, ago