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Trial of IS accused couple in Munich today: What you need to know
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Brace yourself for the latest trial today, 10 AM, at Munich's Higher Regional Court (OLG), as an Iraqi couple stands accused of enslavement, rape, and crimes against humanity. The trial comes amidst a series of trials in Germany focused on Islamic State (IS) atrocities against Yazidis.
The Accused
The couple is believed to have been part of the IS terror group and bought, exploited, and sexually abused two Yazidi girls as slaves. Both are accused of war crimes by the Federal Prosecutor's Office. The woman is expected to make a statement regarding the charges.
The Timeline of Abuses
The man allegedly bought a five-year-old Yazidi girl for his wife as a "bride gift" shortly after their Islamic marriage in October to December 2015. The girl was then enslaved and sexually exploited for over two years in Iraq and Syria.
A second Yazidi girl was bought by the couple in early October 2017 when she was merely twelve years old.
History of IS Trials in Munich
Munich's OLG has been instrumental in addressing various crimes committed by IS members, particularly against Yazidis. These trials, such as the upcoming one, have covered offenses like enslavement, torture, rape, and war crimes.
Major cases include that of Asia R.A. and Twana S., who are accused of enslaving and torturing two Yazidi girls in Mosul, Iraq, and Deir ez-Zor, Syria, between 2015 and 2017. Jurisdiction for these international crimes is rooted in Germany's universal jurisdiction laws, which allow prosecution of crimes committed abroad.
Significance of Prosecution
Pursuing justice for victims of IS atrocities is a crucial step towards accountability for perpetrators of war crimes and genocide. The trials in Germany contribute to the global effort to provide justice to victims and their families, while also shaping international jurisprudence on crimes against humanity.
Legal Framework for War Crimes
Germany's legal framework enables the prosecution of war crimes, including those related to the mistreatment of protected persons. The German Code of Crimes Against International Law (VStGB) provides the legal basis for charging individuals with war crimes such as humiliating or degrading treatment of protected persons.
So, keep your eyes on Munich's OLG as the trial against this accused couple unfolds. The case promises to highlight the fight for justice in the face of ongoing violence and human rights abuses.
- Today's trial, beginning at 10 AM at Munich's Higher Regional Court (OLG), serves as another example of the court's role in addressing war-and-conflicts-related crimes, particularly those committed by the Islamic State (IS).
- Given the ongoing series of trials in Germany concerning Islamic State atrocities against Yazidis, it's crucial to understand that this trial is part of the legal politics and general-news cycle, as well as reflecting the global effort to bring justice to crime-and-justice victims and their families.
