IN a landmark development, the International People’s Tribunal (IPT) has declared its intention to convene in Brussels, Belgium, on May 17-18, 2024, to scrutinize the alleged war crimes perpetrated by the Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Rodrigo Duterte regimes.
Chaired by a distinguished panel of international jurors and legal experts, the tribunal aims to examine violations of international humanitarian law (IHL) committed during the Philippine government's 'counterinsurgency' operations, purportedly orchestrated, directed, and funded by the U.S. government.
The focal point of the proceedings will be the testimonies of individuals who have suffered from these IHL transgressions, offering firsthand accounts to support the allegations against the accused regimes.
For comprehensive information, including case summaries, speaker profiles, and official press releases, interested parties are encouraged to visit www.peoplestribunal.net/press.
The press conference detailing these significant developments is scheduled for May 16, 2024, from 10:00 to 11:30 CEST (16:00 - 17:30 Manila time). It will take place at the Roma Room, located within the Maison des Associations Internationales (M.A.I.) Conference Center, situated at Rue Washington 40, Ixelles, Belgium. (PR)
