Peregraf - The Al-Karkh First Investigation Court announced the start of investigation proceedings involving 1,387 members of the ISIS terrorist organization who were recently handed over from detention in Syrian territory.
The court said the investigations are being carried out under the direct supervision of the President of the Supreme Judicial Council and are led by a number of judges specialized in counter-terrorism cases. Legal procedures for dealing with the detainees will be conducted within established legal and humanitarian frameworks, in line with Iraqi law and international standards.
According to the court, the move comes as part of Iraq’s ongoing efforts to complete investigations and hold those involved in ISIS crimes accountable under applicable legislation. These steps are taking place alongside international coordination to address the file of ISIS members and crimes that amount to genocide and crimes against humanity.
The judiciary also noted that the total number of ISIS members expected to be transferred exceeds 7,000. In this context, the National Center for International Judicial Cooperation will document and supply investigative authorities and courts with previously archived documents and evidence related to the cases.