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French ISIS Member Convicted for Yazidi Genocide Crimes

3/21/2026

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Sabri Essid, a French member of the Islamic State, was convicted of genocide and crimes against humanity by a Paris court for his involvement in atrocities against Yazidis.
The court found that Essid participated in the killing, raping, and enslaving of Yazidi women from 2014 to 2016.
Victims testified about being sold as sexual slaves during this period.
The Yazidi genocide began with an IS massacre in August 2014, leading to thousands of deaths and the enslavement of approximately 6,000 Yazidis.
This conviction represents a significant advancement in the pursuit of justice for Yazidi survivors.

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Sabri Essid, a French member of the Islamic State, was convicted of genocide and crimes against humanity by a Paris court for his involvement in atrocities against Yazidis.
The court found that Essid participated in the killing, raping, and enslaving of Yazidi women from 2014 to 2016.
Victims testified about being sold as sexual slaves during this period.
The Yazidi genocide began with an IS massacre in August 2014, leading to thousands of deaths and the enslavement of approximately 6,000 Yazidis.
This conviction represents a significant advancement in the pursuit of justice for Yazidi survivors.