# Iraq sentences three French Islamic State suspects to life in prison

https://mins.news/en/item/121455

- DW, 2026-10-29 20:34 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/iraq-life-sentences-for-3-french-islamic-state-suspects/a-79802390?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> An Iraqi criminal court sentenced three French nationals to life imprisonment for joining the so-called Islamic State. They were among 47 French suspects transferred from detention in Syria; ten French nationals have now received prison sentences after being convicted of belonging to the group.

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