Iraq: Trial opens in Baghdad for six French nationals accused of joining ISIS
Despite calls for repatriation made by their lawyers, six French citizens who fought in the ranks of the Islamic State group saw their trial begin Sunday in Baghdad.
The trial of six French nationals suspected of fighting in the ranks of the Islamic State (ISIS) opened Sunday, September 20 in Baghdad, according to RFI. These six men are part of a larger group of 47 French nationals initially detained in Syria before being transferred to Iraq in 2025 to stand trial there.
According to RFI, the lawyers representing these detainees continue to demand their repatriation to France, where they argue they should be tried rather than before Iraqi courts.
The transfer of these French nationals from Syria to Iraq took place last year, in a context where several Western countries have grappled with the question of the legal fate of their citizens who went to join the ranks of the Islamic State organization, at a time when the group once controlled vast territories in Syria and Iraq.
The lawyers for the accused argue that repatriation to France would allow their clients to benefit from a trial on French soil, according to information reported by RFI. No further details about the specific proceedings of Sunday's hearing were provided in the source.
Sources
- Irak: malgré les demandes de rapatriement, le procès de Français ayant combattu dans les rangs de l’EI s’ouvre — RFI — Français
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