The wife of late Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has been sentenced to death by hanging by an Iraqi court for committing crimes against humanity, genocide against the Yazidi people, and terrorist actions. Asma Mohammed was arrested in Turkey in 2018 and later handed over to Iraqi authorities. According to sources, there are numerous jihadists and their family members in Iraqi prisons, and this appears to be the approach taken by Iraq in dealing with high-profile detainees.
Bill Roggio, a senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, stated that family members of senior leaders were often involved in terrorist operations and propaganda, suggesting that Mohammed's involvement is highly likely. However, he also warned that her hanging could be used by ISIS as a recruitment tool, potentially turning her into a martyr.
