Sabri Essid took part in ‘genocide’ against Yazidi minority in IraqFrench jihadist Sabri Essid is seen in a video reportedly released by Islamic State. (Photo: AFP)PARIS - A French jihadist was sentenced to life in jail on Friday for involvement in Islamic State group atrocities against Iraq’s Yazidi minority, the first case in France to tackle the issue. “Sabri Essid took part in the genocide perpetrated by Islamic State,” presiding judge Marc Sommerer told the court. The Islamic State group regarded the Yazidis, who follow a pre-Islamic faith, as heretics. He is accused of buying several Yazidi women at markets and then repeatedly raping them, as well as depriving them of water and food.

Source: Bangkok Post March 20, 2026 15:25 UTC