People of the world as the enforcers of international law: takeaways from the Rojava tribunal

Abstract

The blog post discusses the Rojava Tribunal, a session of the Permanent People’s Tribunal, focusing on alleged international law violations by Turkey in Rojava, Syria. Held in a complex geopolitical context, the tribunal charges included aggression and crimes against humanity, implicating top Turkish officials like President Erdoğan. Sadr stresses the tribunal’s opportunity to develop legal principles concerning aggression, which, coupled with its procedural introspections, could significantly impact international law practices.