Ezidi Dungeon at Risk of Disappearance in Turkey

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.

A Question to Turkish MP Gülcan Kaçmaz Sayyiğit – Why Use the Ezidis to Play Victim?

Why use the Ezidis to play victim when you yourself radiate typical oppressor behaviour? Have you forgotten how the fact has come to be that there are no Ezidis (or other minorities, for that matter) left in Van? Van which you proudly claim as your hometown. Have you forgotten how you ancestors massacred the Ezidis from Van so that you can spread your roots in Van? 

Et spørgsmål til den tyrkiske parlamentsmedlem Gülcan Kaçmaz Sayyiğit – Hvorfor bruge Ezidierne til at spille offer?

Hvorfor bruge Ezidi-folket til at spille offer, når du selv udstråler typisk undertrykkeradfærd? Har du glemt, hvordan det er blevet sådan, at der ikke er nogen Ezidier (eller andre minoriteter for den sags skyld) tilbage i Van? Van, som du stolt hævder som din hjemby. Har du glemt, hvordan dine forfædre massakrerede Ezidierne fra Van, så du kunne sprede dine rødder i Van?