Universal jurisdiction database
The universal jurisdiction database offers an overview of major criminal cases related to universal jurisdiction worldwide, as well as some cases of international crimes based on active or passive personality jurisdiction. These cases also feature in TRIAL International’s Universal Jurisdiction Annual Review (UJAR), published each year.
Unless stated otherwise, the cases in the database are not litigated by TRIAL International. While every attempt was made to ensure accuracy, information may be subject to change without notice.
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Khedr A. K. and Sami A. S.
17.04.2023 - (Last modified: 28.03.2023)
Kim Teresa A.
17.04.2023 - (Last modified: 03.04.2023)
Context
Conviction for war crimes committed inSyria
Type of jurisdiction
Active personality
Suspect
Kim Teresa A., German national
Country of residence of suspect
Germany
Charges
Aiding and abetting war crimes; membership in a foreign terrorist organization; violations of the War Weapons Control Act
Current status
Convicted; sentenced to f...
Luis Esteban Kyburg
17.04.2023 - (Last modified: 30.03.2023)
Context
Ongoing preliminary investigation in Germany for murder of civilians during the Argentinian dictatorship
Type of jurisdiction
Active personality
Suspect
Luis Esteban Kyburg an Argentinian-German citizen and former second commander of a special unit at the Mar del Plata naval base
Country of residence of suspect
Germany
Charges
As the case is a...
Anwar Raslan
17.04.2023 - (Last modified: 30.03.2023)
Context
Conviction before the Higher Regional Court of Koblenz of one former member of the Syrian General Intelligence Service (GIS) for international crimes allegedly committed by the al-Khatib branch (also known as Branch 251) in Damascus. This was the first trial addressing systematic international crimes committed by the Syrian government and its intellig...
Eyad al-Gharib
17.04.2023 - (Last modified: 03.04.2023)
Context
Conviction before the Higher Regional Court of Koblenz of one former member of the Syrian General Intelligence Service (GIS) for international crimes allegedly committed by the al-Khatib branch (also known as Branch 251) in Damascus. This was the first trial addressing systematic international crimes committed by the Syrian government and its intellig...
Jamil Hassan
17.04.2023 - (Last modified: 30.03.2023)
Nadine K.
17.04.2023 - (Last modified: 03.04.2023)
Context
Ongoing proceedings for international crimes committed in Syria, including the enslavement of a Yazidi woman
Type of jurisdiction
Active personality
Suspect
Nadine K, German national
Country of residence of suspect
Germany
Charges
Genocide; crimes against humanity of enslavement, severe deprivation of liberty, religious and gender-base...
Nils D.
17.04.2023 - (Last modified: 03.04.2023)
Context
Conviction for war crimes committed in Syria
Type of jurisdiction
Active personality
Suspect
Nils D., German national
Country of residence of suspect
Germany
Charges
War crimes; murder; membership in a foreign terrorist organization
Current status
Convicted; sentence of 10 years’ imprisonment confirmed
Facts
According to the judgme...
Leonora M.
17.04.2023 - (Last modified: 03.04.2023)
Context
Ongoing proceedings for war crimes committed in Syria, including the enslavement of a Yazidi woman and her two children
Type of jurisdiction
Active personality
Suspect
Leonora M., German national
Country of residence of suspect
Germany
Charges
Aiding and abetting crimes against humanity; membership in a foreign terrorist organization;...
Raed E.
17.04.2023 - (Last modified: 03.04.2023)
Context
Ongoing proceedings for international crimes committed in Syria
Type of jurisdiction
Universal jurisdiction
Suspect
Raed E., Syrian national
Country of residence of suspect
Germany
Charges
Crimes against humanity; war crimes; membership in a foreign terrorist organization; bodily injury by dangerous means
Current status
Indicted; detai...
Name withheld - German national
17.04.2023 - (Last modified: 03.05.2023)
Context
Ongoing proceedings for war crimes committed in Syria
Type of jurisdiction
Active personality
Suspect
German national
Country of residence of suspect
Germany
Charges
War crimes against property and other rights; membership in a foreign terrorist organization
Current status
Indicted; on trial
Facts
According to the indictment, the defendant...
Romiena S.
17.04.2023 - (Last modified: 03.04.2023)
Context
Conviction for crimes against humanity committed in Syria, including the enslavement of a Yazidi woman
Type of jurisdiction
Active personality
Suspect
Romiena S., German national
Country of residence of suspect
Germany
Charges
Aiding and abetting crimes against humanity; membership in a foreign terrorist organization; c...