# Iraq: French jihadists sentenced in Baghdad > On October 27, 2026, the Al-Karkh criminal court in Baghdad sentenced six French nationals to life imprisonment and a seventh to 15 years for membership in the Islamic State; prison terms of 15 to 20 years were also reported for seven defendants. On October 29, three new French jihadists were sentenced to life imprisonment in the same judicial framework. As of October 31, Iraqi justice had handed down nine life sentences and one 15-year sentence. In total, 47 French nationals are to be tried in Iraq after their transfer from Kurdish camps in Syria. **In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 4 events, followed from 27 October 2026 to 31 October 2026. 9 articles from 8 sources (justice); last updated on 31 October 2026 at 09:00. - Status: ongoing - Category: Justice - Place: Not located - First detected: 27 October 2026 at 10:57 - Updated: 31 October 2026 at 09:00 - Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/stories/89-iraq-french-jihadists-sentenced-in-baghdad ## Coverage angles All three sides report the same sentencing of French jihadists in Baghdad, with discrepancies in the count of sentences and in the contextual elements highlighted (overall trial, transfer from Syria, avoidance of the death penalty). **Common ground** - French nationals have been sentenced in Baghdad for membership in the Islamic State - Six defendants were sentenced to life imprisonment and a seventh to 15 years in the first wave - Around 47 French nationals transferred from Syria to Iraq last year are being tried - The sentences were handed down by the Al-Karkh criminal court **Differences** - The count of convicted varies: six or seven depending on the headlines, and a right-wing outlet mentions ten convicted then three new - The mention of escaping the death penalty and the "very high risk" designation appears only in a right-wing outlet - The date of October 26 appears in a center headline, while other sources indicate October 27 - The reference to Kurdish camps in Syria as the point of departure for the transfer is present only in a right-wing outlet ## Timeline (4 events) ### 27 October 2026 — [Six French sentenced to life in Iraq for belonging to the Islamic State](https://acturadar.com/en/events/1689-six-french-sentenced-to-life-in-iraq-for-belonging-to-the-islamic-state.md) The criminal court of Al-Karkh, in Baghdad, sentenced six French jihadists to life imprisonment and a seventh to fifteen years for belonging to the Islamic State. 5 sources, 5 articles · Nationwide ### 27 October 2026 — [Seven French jihadists sentenced to 15 to 20 years in prison in Iraq](https://acturadar.com/en/events/1941-seven-french-jihadists-sentenced-to-15-to-20-years-in-prison-in-iraq.md) In Iraq, seven French defendants were sentenced to prison terms of 15 to 20 years for membership in the Islamic State group and for having contributed to 'spreading terror'. 2 sources, 2 articles · Bagdad ### 29 October 2026 — [Irak : trois nouveaux djihadistes français condamnés à la perpétuité](https://acturadar.com/en/events/3801-irak-trois-nouveaux-djihadistes-francais-condamnes-a-la-perpetuite.md) Trois nouveaux djihadistes français ont été condamnés à la réclusion à perpétuité à Bagdad, après les six condamnations à perpétuité et la peine de 15 ans prononcées mardi dans le même procès. 1 sources, 1 articles · Bagdad ### 31 October 2026 — [Dix djihadistes français condamnés en Irak](https://acturadar.com/en/events/5625-dix-djihadistes-francais-condamnes-en-irak.md) La justice irakienne a condamné neuf djihadistes français à la perpétuité et un autre à 15 ans de prison pour appartenance à l'État islamique. Au total, 47 Français doivent être jugés en Irak après leur transfert depuis les camps kurdes de Syrie. 1 sources, 1 articles · Not located --- Cite as: Acturadar, “Iraq: French jihadists sentenced in Baghdad”, https://acturadar.com/en/stories/89-iraq-french-jihadists-sentenced-in-baghdad Methodology: https://acturadar.com/en/methodology