Trial of six French Islamic State suspects opens in Baghdad
- Published on 21/09/2026 - 22:44 GMT+2 The trial of six French nationals suspected of belonging to the "Islamic State" (IS) group opened in Baghdad on Sunday morning, with the next hearing scheduled for 5 October.
- They face the death penalty if they are found guilty of crimes "against Iraq and the Iraqi people.
- " Their lawyers are calling for them to be repatriated to France, arguing that the proceedings are being conducted too quickly and do not give their clients a proper opportunity to mount an adequate defence.
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- Published on 21/09/2026 - 22:44 GMT+2 The trial of six French nationals suspected of belonging to the "Islamic State" (IS) group opened in Baghdad on Sunday morning, with the next hearing scheduled for 5 October.
- They face the death penalty if they are found guilty of crimes "against Iraq and the Iraqi people.
- " Their lawyers are calling for them to be repatriated to France, arguing that the proceedings are being conducted too quickly and do not give their clients a proper opportunity to mount an adequate defence.
Sources: Euronews