Sunday, March 19 : Hearing on Syria

Join the International People’s Tribunal on US Imperialism: Sanctions, Blockades, Coercive Economic Measures for a hearing on Sunday, March 19, on the effects and impacts of these policies and practices on the people of Syria. We will hear testimony and reports from expert and direct witnesses, with questions and discussion from our jurors.

The Syria hearing will take place on Sunday, March 19 at 10:30 AM EST/7:30 AM PST/2:30 PM UTC/5:30 PM Damascus. Register to listen online: https://bit.ly/syriahearing

NOTE: We had previously scheduled our Gaza, Palestine, hearing on Monday, March 20. Due to the health of speakers, this hearing has been postponed and will be rescheduled in the future. We will provide updates when the date is set.

Saturday, March 11: Lebanon Hearing, International People’s Tribunal

Join the International People’s Tribunal on US Imperialism: Sanctions, Blockades, Coercive Economic Measures for a hearing on the effects and impacts of these policies and practices on the people of Lebanon. We will hear testimony and reports from expert and direct witnesses, with questions and discussion from our jurors.

The hearing will take place on Saturday, March 11 at 10:30 AM EST/7:30 AM PST/3:30 PM UTC. Register to listen online: https://bit.ly/lebanonhearing

Saturday, March 4: Libya Hearing, International People’s Tribunal

Join the International People’s Tribunal on US Imperialism: Sanctions, Blockades, Coercive Economic Measures for a hearing on the effects and impacts of these policies and practices on the people of Libya. We will hear testimony and reports from expert and direct witnesses, with questions and discussion from our jurors.

The hearing will take place on Saturday, March 4 at 10:30 AM EST/7:30 AM PST. Register to listen online: https://bit.ly/libyatribunal

Video: Korea Hearing of the International People’s Tribunal

On February 17, the International People’s Tribunal on U.S. Imperialism: Sanctions, Blockades, Coercive Economic Measures, conducted its first hearing on the case of Korea, specifically those measures targeting the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK). The full video of witness testimony and juror questions is now available online. 

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7XtDqTH_WI

Friday, Feb. 17: Korea Hearing, International People’s Tribunal

Join the International People’s Tribunal on US Imperialism: Sanctions, Blockades, Coercive Economic Measures for a hearing on the effects and impacts of these policies and practices on the people of Korea. We will hear testimony and reports from expert and direct witnesses, with questions and discussion from our jurors.

The hearing will take place on Friday, Feb. 17 at 11:00 PM EST/8:00 PM PST. Register to listen online: https://bit.ly/koreahearing

Images of the Launch of the International People’s Tribunal on U.S. Imperialism | People’s Forum NYC

On Saturday, 28 January, 2023, the International People’s Tribunal on U.S. Imperialism: Sanctions, Blockades and Coercive Economic Measures launched with a half-day event in New York City. The event featured a wide array of speakers addressing the upcoming tribunal, including:

  1. Nina Farnia, Co-chair of the Tribunal Steering Committee & Professor of Law, Albany Law School
  2. Niloufer Bhagwat, Confederation of Lawyers of Asia and the Pacific
  3. Brian Becker, ANSWER Coalition
  4. Mireille Fanon Mendès-France, The Frantz Fanon Foundation
  5. Booker Omole, Communist Party of Kenya
  6. Carlos Ron, Vice Minister of Foreign Relations for North America (Venezuela)
  7. Suzanne Adely – President National Lawyers Guild & Tribunal Steering Committee
  8. Alfred-Maurice de Zayas, Former United Nations Independent Expert
  9. Roxanne Dunbar Ortiz, Historian & Scholar
  10. Claudia De La Cruz, People’s Forum
  11. Sara Flounders, Sanctions Kill
  12. Helyeh Doutaghi, Co-chair of the Tribunal Steering Committee & Adjunct Professor, Carleton University
  13. Willy Mutunga, former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Kenya
  14. Alejandro González Behmaras, First Secretary of the Cuban Mission to the United Nations

Watch the full video:


Register for upcoming hearings here.

February 4, Online Country Hearing: Zimbabwe

Join the International People’s Tribunal on US Imperialism: Sanctions, Blockades, Coercive Economic Measures for a hearing on the effects and impacts of these policies and practices on the people of Zimbabwe. We will hear testimony and reports from expert and direct witnesses, with questions and discussion from our jurors.

The hearing will take place on Saturday, Feb. 4 at 10:30 am EST. (GMT -5) Register to listen online: https://bit.ly/zimbabwehearing

Full Video: Launch of the International People’s Tribunal in New York City

On Saturday, 28 January, the International People’s Tribunal on U.S. Imperialism: Sanctions, Blockades and Coercive Economic Measures launched with a half-day event in New York City. The event featured a wide array of speakers addressing the upcoming tribunal, including:

  1. Nina Farnia, Co-chair of the Tribunal Steering Committee & Professor of Law, Albany Law School
  2. Niloufer Bhagwat, Confederation of Lawyers of Asia and the Pacific
  3. Brian Becker, ANSWER Coalition
  4. Mireille Fanon Mendès-France, The Frantz Fanon Foundation
  5. Booker Omole, Communist Party of Kenya
  6. Carlos Ron, Vice Minister of Foreign Relations for North America (Venezuela)
  7. Suzanne Adely – President National Lawyers Guild & Tribunal Steering Committee
  8. Alfred-Maurice de Zayas, Former United Nations Independent Expert
  9. Roxanne Dunbar Ortiz, Historian & Scholar
  10. Claudia De La Cruz, People’s Forum
  11. Sara Flounders, Sanctions Kill
  12. Helyeh Doutaghi, Co-chair of the Tribunal Steering Committee & Adjunct Professor, Carleton University
  13. Willy Mutunga, former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Kenya
  14. Alejandro González Behmaras, First Secretary of the Cuban Mission to the United Nations

Watch the full video below:

Get all of the details on the tribunal at sanctionstribunal.org.

Register for upcoming hearings:

HEARING SCHEDULES

Please register for the upcoming hearings at the links below. Note that schedules may change in case of emergency, and by signing up, you will receive a confirmation link, reminders as well as any updates and changes.

Country HearingDate and Time (EST)Registration Link
ZimbabweFeb. 4th | 10:30 amRegister here
KoreaFeb. 17th | 11:00 pmRegister here
LibyaMarch 4th | 10:30 amRegister here
SyriaMarch 18th | 10:30 amRegister here
LebanonApril 1st | 10:30 amRegister here
GazaApril 8th | 10:30 amRegister here
SudanApril 14th | 10:30 amRegister here
IranApril 22nd | 10:30 amRegister here
EritreaApril 29th | 10:30 amRegister here
EthiopiaMay 6th | 10:30 amRegister here
IraqMay 13th | 10:30 amRegister here
YemenMay 19th | 10:30 amRegister here
HaitiMay 27th | 10:30 amRegister here
NicaraguaJune 3rd | 11:00 amRegister here
CubaJune 10th | 11:00 amRegister here
VenezuelaJuly 25, 26In person, Caracas