Iraqi Court Sentences Seven French Nationals to Life for ISIS Membership

An Iraqi court sentenced seven French nationals to life imprisonment on Tuesday after convicting them of belonging to ISIS and terrorizing civilians.

The life sentences applied to all seven defendants. Their names were not provided in the available account of the ruling.

The convictions concerned both membership in the terrorist organization and acts of intimidation against civilians. No details were given about the specific incidents underlying the charges.

The court’s location was not specified, and no information was provided on whether the defendants would appeal.