The Center Genocide in Kosovo – An Open Wound has strongly criticized the Basic Court of Pristina for convicting former ISIS fighter Murat Dërnjanin of crimes against humanity, rather than genocide, despite clear international findings that ISIS committed genocide against the Ezidi people in Iraq. On July 4, 2025, the Basic Court of Read more
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.
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 these crimes domestically would ensure accountability and contribute to global peace.