FORMAL INDICTMENT OF TWO ISIS SUSPECTS Raad A. and Abbas R. of a high-ranking Iraqi civil servant captured by ISIS. Raad. A., together with other ISIS members, allegedly escorted the captive to the execution site and guarded him until he was executed. Abbas R. is also accused of having insulted and humiliated the captive. Context Procedure Ongoing proceedings in Germany for war crimes committed in Iraq in 2014 Raad A. and Abbas R. have been in custody since 24 May 2017, following their arrest in connection with another investigation. On 9 August 2018, they were indicted for membership in a terrorist organization and war crimes. Suspects Iraqi citizens, alleged members of ISIS Country of residence of suspects Germany Charges War crimes and membership in a terrorist organization Developments in 2018 On 9 August 2018, Raad A. and Abbas R. were indicted for war crimes and membership in a terrorist organization. The Berlin Higher Regional Court has not yet scheduled the trial. Current status Indicted; in custody Facts Raad A. and Abbas R. allegedly joined ISIS in June 2014 in Mosul. In the same month, Abbas R. was present during the execution of two Shiite women by ISIS fighters and assisted them with the transportation of the bodies. In October 2014, Raad A. and Abbas R. allegedly participated in the execution 49

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