Join Medya News’ X-Space this Thursday at 8 PM CET as we bring together renowned international lawyers to discuss the upcoming Rojava Tribunal on 5–6 February in Brussels. The panel will focus on Turkey's alleged war crimes in North and East Syria and the tribunal's significance for justice and accountability. Contributors include lawyers Jan Fermon, Rengin Ergül, Ceren Uysal, and Socrates Tziazas.
Medya News will host an X-Space discussion on Thursday, 30 January, at 8pm CET, to raise awareness about the upcoming Permanent People’s Tribunal (PPT) on Rojava, a significant initiative set to take place on 5-6 February in Brussels.
The X-Space will feature contributions from renowned international lawyers, including:
– Jan Fermon (Belgium):
A lawyer at the Bar of Brussels, Belgium, specialized in criminal law, international humanitarian law and human rights law. Known for his defence of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) in the Belgian Supreme Court, which ruled that the PKK is a legitimate non-state party to an armed conflict rather than a terrorist organisation.
– Rengin Ergül (Turkey): A human rights lawyer, member of the Özgürlük İçin Hukukçular Derneği (ÖHD), and part of the legal team representing Abdullah Öcalan.
– Ceren Uysal (Turkey/Austria): Co-Secretary General of the European Association of Lawyers for Democracy & World Human Rights, now based in Vienna.
– Socrates Tziazas (Cyprus): Representative of the Cyprus Democratic Lawyers Association.
The importance of the Rojava Tribunal is to promote accountability and justice by clarifying the role of international law in addressing war crimes. The tribunal aims to shed light on Turkey’s alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in North and East Syria since 2018. It seeks to amplify the voices of victims, document evidence to ensure accountability, and pave the way for a peaceful political resolution to the Kurdish question.
This online discussion will serve as a platform for speakers to explore the tribunal’s significance and outline evidence expected to be presented against Turkey during the hearings. Topics to include:
*Investigating war crimes, crimes of aggression, and crimes against humanity.
*Holding perpetrators accountable for violations of international law.
*Supporting stability in the region by fostering justice and enabling a political resolution.
Medya News editor Tom Anderson will moderate the discussion, offering insights into the broader implications of the tribunal.
For more information and to join the discussion, visit Medya News’ X account: