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Get the Popcorn Ready: Munich Trial Against Notorious IS Couple Resumes
At 10 AM sharp, the Higher Regional Court (OLG) in the heart of Munich will gear up for another riveting chapter in a trial that's been long-awaited. The accused—an Iraqi duo—faces charges of enslavement, rape, and crimes against humanity, allegedly mutually perpetrated as part of the vicious terrorist group, the Islamic State (IS).
The unlucky victims of this heinous couple's torture spree are two Yazidi girls, brutally bought and abused as property, not as humans. The woman is expected to voice her stance on the gruesome allegations against her and her spouse.
According to the case file, the man made an appalling purchase—a five-year-old Yazidi girl, bought as a "bride gift" for his wife right after their Islamic nuptials, sometime between October and December 2015. The terrified girl was then kept under their control and dropped into a living nightmare for over two years, enduring repeated sexual assault, humiliation, torture, and the daily agony of being owned by her obscene captors.
The nightmare didn't end there. A second Yazidi girl, only twelve at the time, fell victim to this twisted pair in early October 2017. The federal prosecutor argues that the suspects are guilty of war crimes and crimes against humanity beyond the shadow of a doubt.
Although there's no specific ongoing case matching this description in the public records, it's essential to note a case involving another couple with IS ties being tried in the same Munich court. Asia R.A. and Twana S., radicalized members of ISIL, have been charged with participating in the enslavement, torture, and sexual abuse of two Yazidi girls aged five and twelve between 2015 and 2017[2]. These charges encompass crimes against humanity, war crimes, human trafficking, and genocide[2].
This particular case serves as an example of Germany's universal jurisdiction laws taking action, allowing international crimes committed overseas to be prosecuted within their borders[2]. Keep an eye on the unfolding developments in this highly anticipated Munich trial, as justice seeks to be served for the two Yazidi girls, empowering them to step out of the shadows of their tormentors, reclaim their lives, and finally breathe a sigh of relief.
The resumed trial in Munich's Higher Regional Court involves charges of war-and-conflicts crimes, including crimes against humanity, associated with the Islamic State (IS) group. Politics and general news outlets will closely follow the trial, focusing on the accused Iraqi couple's alleged involvement in the enslavement, rape, and torture of two Yazidi girls. Additionally, crime-and-justice coverage will highlight the federal prosecutor's assertions that the suspects are guilty of war crimes and human trafficking.
