Third Conviction of ISIS Perpetrator in Germany for Crime of Genocide

A German court has convicted a former ISIS member of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes for enslaving and abusing a young Yezidi woman.

The convicted German national, a 37-year-old woman referred to by the Higher Regional Court of Koblenz as Nadine K., was found guilty of “aiding and abetting genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes.” She was sentenced to nine years and three months for her involvement in the abuse of the victim.

The Yezidi survivor traveled to Germany and to testify against Nadine K, where she bravely recounted her abuse in court for six days.

FYF commends Germany for taking the lead in prosecuting ISIS perpetrators, including female ISIS members. This is the third conviction of an ISIS perpetrator for genocide.