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Paris trial begins over 2013 Islamic State kidnappings of Westerners in Syria

A landmark trial opens Monday at a Paris court in which five men stand accused of Islamic State kidnappings in Syria more than 10 years ago, when seven Western hostages were taken, including four French journalists.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 17, 2025

‘Relentless abuse and torture’: Prosecution wraps evidence in trial of British Isis fighter as jury deliberates

El Shafee Elsheikh denies being one of a kidnapping group nicknamed the ‘Beatles’

The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2022

Former Hostages Unmask ISIS ‘Beatle’ at Trial

Former hostages taking the witness stand at the trial of their alleged ISIS group captor have described their brutal treatment in chilling detail. Eight former ISIS hostages have testified so far at the trial of El Shafee Elsheikh, accused of being a member of the notorious kidnap-and-murder cell known as…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 10, 2022

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Isis on trial: What we have learned so far at the trial of British jihadist El Shafee Elsheikh

The self-confessed Isis member is accused of taking part in hostage-taking operation that led to the killing of American and British journalists and aid workers. Richard Hall reports from Alexandria, Virginia

The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2022

How the Islamic State trial could change the future of US terrorism cases

As a Virginia jury hears horrific allegations, experts say the trial of El Shafee Elsheikh sets an important precedent

The Guardian - US · Apr 2, 2022

Islamic State hostages ‘forced into brutal prison fights by captors known as The Beatles’

An aid worker held by the Islamic State “Beatles” says he and fellow prisoners were forced to take part in “Royal Rumble” fights during 14 months in captivity.

Evening Standard · Apr 1, 2022

Islamic State hostages were forced to fight each other, US court hears

Aid workers and journalists subjected to constant abuse, Federico Motka says at trial of El Shafee Elsheikh

The Guardian - UK · Mar 31, 2022

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‘They played games with us’: Former hostage of Isis ‘Beatles’ describes brutal treatment at hands of British jailers

El Shafee Elsheikh is standing trial in Virginia for alleged involvement in hostage-taking operation

The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2022

Surviving hostage relates ordeal in Islamic State captivity

A hostage who survived more than a year as a captive of the Islamic State is testifying about the beatings and torture inflicted on him by his captors

The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2022

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