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Research Paper
Published online: May 30, 2024
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.14330/jeail.2024.17.1.04

Coup in International Law: Between Theory and Reality

Deymah Alweqyan
Kuwait University Law School
Kuwait University, Shuwaikh, Jamal Abdulnasser Road, Kuwait.
Corresponding Author: dr.dema.alwugyan@gmail.com

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Abstract
Specifically, the matter of coups against governments – particularly those resulting from legitimate democratic elections – requires a more resolute approach. This entails criminalizing such actions and imposing substantial penalties on the individuals responsible. By doing so, the goal is to dissuade potential revolutionaries from attempting this act, given the clear stance and condemnation it would receive from the international community. Furthermore, it is imperative to highlight the international community’s inconsistent response to coups. This inconsistency becomes evident in the varying levels of support for different coups, seemingly influenced by the international community’s relationship with the affected state and, notably, its ousted president. This underscores the necessity for well-defined and unambiguous regulations governing coups themselves. The article aims to address this issue comprehensively and impartially, avoiding selective treatment. The significance of this issue lies in the need to address a legislative gap in international law.

Keywords : International Law, Coup, International Agreements, Turkey, Venezuela, Sudan

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