Young Ezidi Writers in Sinjar Preserve Memory Through Books
Young Ezidi writers in Sinjar are using literature to preserve Ezidi memory, identity, culture, and the experiences of the 2014 Ezidi Genocide.
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Australian Senator Raises Ezidi Genocide in Federal Parliament
Australian Greens Senator David Shoebridge raised the 2014 Ezidi Genocide in the Australian Federal Parliament ahead of Roja Reş, highlighting trauma, displacement, recognition, and the need for continued protection.
Webinar to Explore Education, Healing and Recovery After the 2014 Ezidi Genocide
An upcoming webinar will bring together Ezidi survivors, educators, and civil society leaders to discuss education, healing, resilience, and recovery after the 2014 Ezidi Genocide.
Ezidi MP Says Thousands Still Suffer Psychological and Physical Effects of ISIS Crimes
Khalid Sido Aziz, head of the Ezidi bloc in the Iraqi Parliament, says thousands of Ezidis still suffer from the psychological and physical effects of ISIS crimes, while mass graves, missing persons…
Ezidi Survivors to Launch Truth Commission at German Bundestag Over ISIS Genocide
Ezidi survivors and international legal experts are preparing to launch a truth commission at Germany’s Bundestag in November 2026, aiming to document survivor testimony and push for justice over the ISIS genocide…
Ezidi ISIS Survivor Sulaiman Zandinan Becomes Prominent Referee in Australia
Ezidi refugee Sulaiman Zandinan, who survived 19 months in ISIS captivity with his family, has rebuilt his life in Australia and become a rising football referee in Queensland.
President Amedi’s Words on the Ezidi Genocide Are Not Enough
President Nizar Amedi’s statement remembering the Ezidi genocide is not enough. Ezidis need reconstruction, safe return from IDP camps, security guarantees and trials for the perpetrators — not another annual statement.
Ezidi Researcher Calls for Accountability Over 2014 Security Failures in Shigur
Ezidi researcher Issa Saado has called for accountability over the security failures that accompanied the ISIS attack on Shigur in 2014, saying the genocide file still requires full truth and justice.
Ezidi Parliamentary Delegation Meets Chaldean Patriarch in Baghdad
An Ezidi parliamentary delegation met with Chaldean Patriarch Mar Paulos III Nona in Baghdad to discuss cooperation, coexistence and the shared challenges faced by Ezidis and Christians in Iraq.
Petition in Bremen Seeks Monument for Victims of the 2014 Ezidi Genocide
A public petition before the Bremen state parliament, submitted by Ezidi genocide survivor Sidan Khudeda, calls for a memorial to the genocide committed against the Ezidi people on 3 August 2014. The…
More Ezidi Families Return to Shengal After More Than a Decade of Displacement
Reports and a post by MP Murad Ismael indicate that new waves of displaced Ezidi families are returning to Shengal after more than a decade in camps. However, sources give different figures,…
Study Finds Male Ezidi Former Child Soldiers Still Lack Mental Health Support
A new study has found that many male Ezidi survivors who were abducted as boys and forced into IS captivity still lack proper mental health support. Although almost all of the survivors…
Yazidi Cause Alliance: KDP Must Never Return to Sinjar!
After criticism and allegations that Murad Ismael was aligning with Kurdish political actors, the [Yazidi Cause Alliance] has issued a forceful statement rejecting any KDP return to Sinjar. The Alliance says restoring…
President Rashid Calls for Protection of Ezidi Rights and Return of Displaced Families
President Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid has renewed calls to protect the rights of the Ezidi people, deliver justice for victims, and complete the return of displaced families, as Iraqi officials face continued…
Ezidi Student from Sinjar Stands Out in National Debate Championship
An Ezidi student from Sinjar, Haila Ziad Kamal, stood out at Iraq’s National University Debating Championship, highlighting the growing role of Ezidi students in higher education and academic debate.
Proposal to strengthen Ezidi representation in Iraq blocked in parliament
A proposal by an Ezidi lawmaker to strengthen minority representation in Iraq’s parliament has been blocked, limiting access to key committees that shape decisions affecting Ezidis.
“I wrote because I was scared, but also because I had hope” – A Survivors Testimony
Abducted as a child during the 2014 genocide, Amera has turned her captivity into testimony through letters written to her missing brother: today published as a book and a call for justice…
Uncertain future for Sinjar amid Türkiye–PKK peace process
The Türkiye–PKK peace process has brought a period of reduced violence to Sinjar, but the future of the Ezidi region remains uncertain as local armed groups refuse to disarm and key issues…
“Resheba: The Dark Wind” and the portrayal of the Ezidi people
A quiet but powerful film, Resheba: The Dark Wind presents the lived reality of Ezidi families after the ISIS attacks, focusing on trauma, resilience, and the struggle to rebuild life.
France recognises genocide against Ezidis in historic ruling
A French court has officially recognised the genocide against the Ezidi people for the first time, sentencing a French jihadist to life imprisonment. The historic ruling is grounded in survivor testimonies that…