Dutch trial seeks justice for MH17 families

For more than five years relatives have called for the prosecution of those responsible for shooting down flight MH17 AFP/Alexander KHUDOTEPLYTHE HAGUE: The Netherlands will put four people on trial next week over the downing of flight MH17 over Ukraine in 2014, giving families hope of justice even if the suspects are not in the dock.

None is expected to be at the high-security court near Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport on Monday, but family members will be out in force for the start of what is expected to be a year-long trial."For the next of kin this is a very important moment," said Piet Ploeg, head of a foundation for MH17 victims who lost his brother, sister-in-law and nephew on the doomed flight.

The downing of MH17 on Jul 17, 2014 horrified the world, with its images of wreckage strewn across Ukranian sunflower fields and some victims including children still strapped into their seats, their faces masks of agony. The first week of the trial is expected to deal with so-called"housekeeping" issues rather than hearing evidence, but it will include the crucial detail of whether the suspects will turn up.

Girkin, also known by his pseudonym"Strelkov", is the most high-profile suspect - a former Russian spy and historical re-enactment fan who helped kickstart the war in Ukraine.

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