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2mo ago

Mehdi Nemmouche Identified by Ex-Hostages as Daesh Geôlier in Paris Trial

The accused, already convicted for the 2014 Brussels Jewish Museum attack, denies allegations of torturing French journalists in Syria despite detailed testimonies.

L’accusé Mehdi Nemmouche et son avocat, Me Francis Vuillemin, au procès des tortionnaires de Daech.
Lors de l'ouverture du procès de Mehdi Nemmouche à Paris, le 17 février.
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Jeudi 27 février, le djihadiste Mehdi Nemmouche a été entendu lors de son procès à la cour d'assises spéciale de Paris.

Overview

  • Four French journalists, held hostage by Daesh from 2013 to 2014, have testified in court, identifying Mehdi Nemmouche as one of their geôliers and torturers.
  • The former hostages described Nemmouche's distinctive behavior, voice, and obsessions, which they claim left no doubt about his identity.
  • Nemmouche, who was previously sentenced to life imprisonment for the Brussels Jewish Museum attack, denies the allegations and claims he was only a combatant in Syria.
  • During the trial, Nemmouche has adopted a combative stance, delivering lengthy ideological statements and invoking 'secret-defense' to avoid answering specific questions about his alleged actions.
  • The court proceedings have highlighted a stark contrast between the detailed accusations of the hostages and Nemmouche's persistent denials and self-portrayal as a victim of injustice.