Nabil G. – Sinjar massacre

Type of liability
Personne physique

Alleged perpetrator(s)
Nabil G.

Nationality of alleged perpetrator(s)
French

Legal classification of crime(s)
Genocide
Crimes against humanity

Source of the complaint
Public Prosecutor's Office

Ongoing proceedings
oui

Regime
4 - 113 CP

Summary of facts

In August 2014, Islamic State (IS) fighters invaded Mount Sinjar, a stronghold of the Yazidi community.

Thousands of people were killed and thousands of women and girls were allegedly abducted and reduced to sexual slavery.

Nabil G. allegedly took part in this attack as an IS fighter.

Amnesty International France recalls that everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty according to law.

Legal proceedings

In 2016: the prosecutor of the specialized unit opened a preliminary investigation into acts of “genocide” and “crimes against humanity” committed by IS against the Yazidi community in Iraq and Syria. 
In 2018-2019: FIDH, representing Yazidi victims, enabled them to testify before the specialized unit. 
October 25, 2019: a judicial investigation was opened against Sabri Essid for “genocide” and “crimes against humanity”. 
July 10, 2020: a judicial investigation was opened against Nabil Greseque for “genocide” and “crimes against humanity”.

Legal issues

Cumulative charges (terrorism and international crimes)

Complaint

non

Names of NGOs / Victim(s)

FIDH

Legal basis for jurisdiction (article)

113-6 PC

Court of Assizes judgment

n/a

Court of Appeal ruling

n/a

Court of Cassation ruling

n/a

Sources

TRIAL International, « Universal Jurisdiction Annual Review 2022 », 2022

TRIAL International, « Universal Jurisdiction Annual Review 2023 », 2023