TALIBAN INDICTED AND HELD IN CUSTODY Omaid N. Context Ongoing proceedings in Germany for war crimes and murder, allegedly committed in Afghanistan in 2013 Suspect Afghan citizen; alleged member of the Taliban Country of residence of suspect He is accused of having killed an Afghan policeman, together with other members of his Taliban unit. The victim had been captured and tied up to a tree by the unit commanders. Omaid N. allegedly hit him in the head with wooden slats. Acting upon an order of one of the unit commanders, he allegedly shot him several times with a semi-automatic rifle. The policeman is assumed to have died either from the beating or from the subsequent gunshots. Procedure On 19 May 2017, Omaid N. was arrested by German police and remanded in custody on suspicion of belonging to the Taliban, and having committed war crimes and murder. He is awaiting trial in custody. Read more about the case Germany Charges War crimes, murder, membership in a terrorist organization Developments in 2018 On 18 January 2018, Omaid N. was indicted by the German Federal Prosecutor for war crimes and murder committed in 2013. He was also accused of membership in a terrorist organization. Omaid N. remains in custody awaiting his trial. Current status In custody pending trial Facts Omaid N. allegedly joined the Taliban in early 2013 and helped them to transport weapons on at least one occasion. 52