Jurists confirm importance to document Turkey's crimes to hold accountable

The idea of holding the Turkish occupying state accountable is gaining increasing attention in human rights circles. This comes amid the escalation of attacks by the Turkish occupation army on the regions of North and East Syria and the commission of crimes against the local population. Human rights activists in the Manbij canton emphasized the necessity of uniting to document these crimes and sending them to the relevant authorities. 

 In this context, Jassem al-Hussein affirmed that "the crimes committed by Turkey against the people of North and East Syria violate all international laws and human rights charters," and he condemned these crimes in turn.

He pointed out the necessity of documenting the crimes being committed to send them to the relevant authorities and the International Criminal Court to hold Turkey accountable for its crimes and stop the attacks.

 For his part, Mazen Batran noted, "International law has loopholes, and some countries like Turkey exploit these loopholes and commit war crimes against the people of North and East Syria."

Mazn al-Batran added: "The International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court need their own protocols, and the people of Syria must unite to bring these cases to the International Criminal Court regarding the Turkish attacks on the regions of North and East Syria, whether through land occupation or bombing civilians."

On his part, Fouad Mansour pointed to their human rights efforts in documenting the crimes and attacks launched on the region, through sources and videos published on social media platforms. He also called for the formation of an international committee to document the crimes and violations of the Turkish occupation army, to present evidence to the International Criminal Court.

A meeting held by more than 50 lawyers from Kobani, Manbij, Raqqa, Deir ez-Zor, and the Jazira region in the city of Kobani on September 24, 2022, formed a human rights committee to document the crimes and violations affecting Syrians in North and East Syria.

 But despite the submission of numerous complaints, international political will remains the most crucial element in activating the court's mechanisms and translating them into practical measures.

T/ Satt.

ANHA