Humanity in the face of horror: Yazidi efforts to protect Armenians

Humanity in the face of horror: Yazidi efforts to protect Armenians

During the Armenian Genocide in the early 20th century, the Yazidi community played a crucial but often overlooked role in protecting and assisting Armenians who were being systematically exterminated by the Ottoman Empire. Despite being a small ethno-religious minority with a history of persecution themselves, Yazidis extended their support to Armenians by offering refuge, sustenance and, in some cases, armed defense. Their actions stand as a r…