Cooperation of joint investigation team into crimes against Ezidi victims in Syria and Iraq leads to first two convictions

Extensive cooperation between Sweden, France, the Netherlands and Belgium in a Eurojust-supported joint investigation team (JIT) into crimes against Ezidi victims in Syria and Iraq has led to the first two convictions of foreign terrorist fighters (FTFs). This is the outcome of an interim evaluation of the JIT, carried out at Eurojust. To continue investigations and prosecutions, the JIT partners stress the importance of the continued availability of information and evidence via the United Nations and access to specific databases.Read More