Êzidîs living in Europe will march to Europe's capital Brussels in order to protest the attacks of the KDP and AKP on Shengal. Shengal Diaspora Assembly called for participation in the march that will go on for seven days.

The march of Êzidîs in Europe will begin in Dusseldorf, Germany on March 20 and end in the European Union's capital Brussels on March 27.

Shegal Êzidî Diaspora Assembly issued a written statement on the purpose of the week-long march and made the following demands from international powers:

“AKP-KDP gangs need to be removed from the Xanesor region in order to prevent the escalation of the crisis in Shengal. International coalition forces should inspect the weapons it gave to the KDP for the fight against ISIS, and these weapons should not be used against out people.

International powers should take an initiative to resolve this crisis and send independent committees to the region. A security perimeter should be set up to protect the faith and culture of Êzidî people.

The threats Êzidîs face are faced by all peoples living in Ninova region. Therefore, precautions should be taken for the security of Syriac, Assyrian, Kakai, Turkmen, Şia, Shebek and Arab people. The European Parliament's decision to recognize the autonomy of Shengal and Ninova on October 27, 2016 should be implemented and Shengal's status should be acknowledged.

Êzidîs' life spaces continue to be at risk. Therefore, Êzidîs require their self-defense forces. For this reason, YBŞ and YJŞ forces should be recognized as Shengal defense forces.”

MARCH PLANNING

The march of Êzidîs will begin in front of the local parliament building on Dusseldorf Platz des Landtags 1 at 10:00 and end in Brussels on March 27. A rally will take place after the meeting Êzidî representatives will have with EU officials in Brussels.