Rizgar Mohammed Amin

Rizgar Mohammed Amin's greatest accolade is not a trophy but the historic weight of the trial he presided over. He was the public face of a tribunal that held a dictator accountable, a role that few judges in history have had to fill. His patient, principled approach set a standard for how war crimes trials should be conducted, even under immense political pressure. Amin's decision to allow Saddam Hussein to speak, despite the disruption, was widely praised as a commitment to due process. His subsequent career on the Kurdistan Supreme Court and in parliament, along with his presidential bids, reflect the enduring trust he has earned from his people.