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
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