Rohingya People Called ‘Muslim Dogs’ Before Attacks: ICJ Hearing

Rohingya people called ‘Muslim dogs’ before attacks: ICJ hearing

During the hearings at the UN’s highest judicial body, The Gambia argued that Myanmar had committed genocide against the Rohingya, alleging that the country’s military systematically employed violence and hate speech to incite attacks and promote the elimination of the ethnic minority.

Rohingya people called ‘Muslim dogs’ before attacks, International Court of Justice hears

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Monday heard that Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar were repeatedly referred to as “Muslim dogs” by members of the country’s military ahead of violent attacks against the community. Presenting arguments before the UN’s top court, The Gambia accused Myanmar of committing genocide against the Rohingya, alleging that the military used force and hate speech to incite violence against the ethnic minority, calling…

Myanmar junta seeks to rein in anti-Rohingya hate speech as ICJ genocide case continues

The move comes as groups aligned with the regime ramp up their rhetoric against the Muslim minority