Overview

• Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin stated that three French nationals sentenced to life imprisonment in Iraq are set to be repatriated to serve their sentences in France.
• The repatriation aligns with France's principle that nationals should serve sentences domestically, but no concrete procedural framework has been outlined yet.
• Darmanin’s office later clarified that no immediate repatriation plans are in place, leaving the timing and logistics uncertain.
• Lawyers for detainees, including Djamila Boutoutaou, have urged urgent transfers citing inhumane detention conditions and severe health concerns.
• A Paris judge is investigating allegations of torture involving six French detainees held in Iraqi prisons, adding pressure for action.