Prosecuting IS returnees in Germany requires the law’s longest arm
By DW
24 May 2020 |
12:53 pm
An increasing number of "Islamic State" returnees are standing trial in Germany, including female supporters of the terror group. To make their case, federal prosecutors are relying on international criminal law.
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