Gambia Leads ICJ Case Against Myanmar for Rohingya Genocide

The Gambia, a West African nation, initiated a landmark case against Myanmar at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in 2019, accusing it of genocide against the Rohingya community. This case stems from the violent military crackdown in 2017, which forced over 730,000 Rohingya to flee to neighboring Bangladesh.

The ICJ recently announced that several countries have officially joined Gambia in supporting the case under Article 63 of the ICJ Statute. These nations include Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and the Maldives. On November 19, Slovenia became the 8th additional country to back Gambia’s legal efforts, reinforcing the international commitment to accountability for crimes against the Rohingya.

Furthermore, in a parallel move, the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant for Myanmar’s military leader, Min Aung Hlaing, in November. The warrant accuses him of crimes against humanity and the Rohingya people. This development has been widely welcomed by global human rights organizations and regional actors advocating for justice.

Despite mounting international pressure, Myanmar continues to deny allegations of genocide and claims the UN findings are biased. However, the growing global support for the ICJ case highlights the international community’s determination to address the atrocities committed against the Rohingya.

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