Lina Ishaq, a 52-year-old Swedish citizen, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after being convicted of genocide, crimes against humanity, and serious war crimes. This case marks a significant judicial response to the atrocities committed by ISIL against the Yazidi minority. The court found that Ishaq kept Yazidi women and children enslaved, treating them as property while limiting their freedom. It emphasized the systematic enslavement tactics used by ISIL, suggesting that such practices contributed to the broader campaign of violence against Yazidis. Her sentence was adjusted from 16 years to 12 years, considering prior sentences.
This specific case mainly concerned nine injured parties, six of whom were children at the time, kept imprisoned and treated as property for months.
The court emphasized that the comprehensive system of enslavement was a crucial element of ISIL’s crimes against the Yazidi community, justifying a heavy sentence.
Lina Ishaq’s actions were part of a broader ISIL campaign against the Kurdish-speaking Yazidi minority, highlighting the systematic nature of their persecution.
Despite being sentenced to 16 years for her crimes, the court ultimately reduced her sentence to 12 years, considering her previous conviction.
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