With conviction of jihadist Sabri Essid, French judiciary recognizes Yazidi genocide for first time
- Posted on March 20, 2026
- By Le Monde
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With conviction of jihadist Sabri Essid, French judiciary recognizes Yazidi genocide for first time
By sentencing Essid to life imprisonment for 'genocide' on Friday, the Paris court followed the example set by Germany, Sweden and Belgium. The Islamic State’s plan to 'destroy' this minority, which has never been the subject of an international investigation, is now recognized by several European courts.
