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Armenian Genocide Trial: The Berlin Verdict That Shaped International Law
In 1921, the trial of Soghomon Tehlirian for the assassination of Talaat Pasha became a pivotal moment in legal history. While we have covered the genocide itself and the rise of the Armenian Republic, this episode focuses on the courtroom drama in Berlin that brought Raphael Lemkin’s concept of 'crimes against humanity' into the light. Lucas and Luna explore how Tehlirian’s defense, led by Hugo Haase, turned the trial into a global platform for witness testimony. We examine the specific arguments used to justify political assassination as an act of self-defense against…
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