German Court Sentences Iraqi IS Couple for Yazidi Genocide Crimes
On July 13, 2026, the Munich Higher Regional Court sentenced an Iraqi man to life imprisonment and his former partner to 9.5 years in juvenile detention for enslaving, raping, and committing genocide against two Yazidi girls, aged five and twelve, purchased on an IS slave market in Mosul. The trial, applying universal jurisdiction, convicted the couple of war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide. The verdict underscores Germany’s role in prosecuting IS atrocities against the Yazidi minority.
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IS Supporter Convicted in Munich Trial for Enslaving and Raping Yazidi Children
A Munich court has convicted Iraqi Islamic State supporter Twana H. S. and his wife for crimes against Yazidi children, including the enslavement and rape of a five-year-old and a twelve-year-old. The trial, reported by Die Welt, exposed extreme human depravity as part of the ongoing legal reckoning with IS atrocities against the Yazidi minority. The case highlights the systematic sexual violence and enslavement perpetrated by IS members against Yazidi captives, with children as young as five being victimized. The verdict underscores Germany's role in prosecuting international crimes committed by IS fighters who sought refuge in Europe.
IS Supporter Convicted: 'Buy Her, She Hasn't Been Raped Yet'
The Munich trial of Iraqi IS supporter Twana H. S. and his wife has revealed horrific details of the enslavement and rape of Yazidi children, including a five-year-old and a twelve-year-old. The case highlights the systematic sexual violence committed by the Islamic State against the Yazidi minority in Iraq and Syria. The trial, covered by Die Welt and AFP, exposes the depths of human depravity involved in the group's crimes. Twana H. S. was convicted for his role in these atrocities, which included the sale and rape of enslaved children. The case underscores ongoing efforts to prosecute IS members for war crimes and crimes against humanity in German courts.
Genocide Trial in Munich: Long Prison Sentences for IS Couple
A historic genocide trial concluded in Munich on July 13, 2026, with an Iraqi married couple sentenced for crimes against the Yazidi people. The man received life imprisonment, while his wife was sentenced to nine and a half years under juvenile criminal law. The couple was convicted of enslaving and sexually abusing two Yazidi girls, aged five and twelve, whom they purchased on a slave market in Mosul in 2015 and 2017. The court applied the principle of universal jurisdiction, allowing prosecution of genocide regardless of where the crimes occurred. Presiding Judge Philipp Stoll stated the trial aimed to contribute to historical reappraisal and restore confidence to the Yazidi community. The female victim, now 20, testified as a joint plaintiff and suffers from severe PTSD. The case was brought to authorities by a German female returnee from the Islamic State.
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Iraqi Couple Sentenced to Life and Juvenile Detention for Enslaving and Raping Yazidi Girls
On July 13, 2026, the Munich Higher Regional Court in Germany sentenced an Iraqi man to life imprisonment and his former partner to a juvenile sentence of 9.5 years for their roles in the enslavement and rape of two Yazidi girls. The couple were members of the Islamic State (IS) and were convicted in a genocide trial. The court described their actions as 'monstrous violence.' The verdict underscores Germany's ongoing efforts to prosecute IS members for crimes against the Yazidi minority, including genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes. The case highlights the international legal pursuit of justice for atrocities committed by IS in Iraq and Syria.
Iraqi Couple Sentenced for Enslaving and Raping Yazidi Girls in Munich Genocide Trial
On July 13, 2026, the Munich Higher Regional Court sentenced an Iraqi man to life imprisonment and his former partner to nine and a half years in a juvenile sentence for crimes against Yazidi women. The couple, who were living in Germany, were members of the Islamic State jihadist militia. The court found them guilty of enslaving and raping two Yazidi girls, among other charges including war crimes, genocide, and crimes against humanity. The trial lasted over a year, with the Federal Public Prosecutor's Office describing the violence as 'monstrous' and aimed at destroying the Yazidi faith. The 30-year-old female defendant expressed remorse, while her husband declined to comment.