Burma Begins Defense in ICJ Genocide Case

Burma begins defense in ICJ genocide case

Burma on Jan. 16 began its defense before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in the ground-breaking genocide case brought by the Gambia, rejecting all allegations of genocide against the Muslim Rohingya minority. Burma’s agent Ko Ko Hlaing emphasized Burma’s recognition of the 1948 Convention on the Prevention & Punishment of the Crime of Genocide, but said the country did not breach any of its obligations under international law. He state…

Ultranationalist group plans anti-Rohingya rally in Yangon as ICJ hearings proceed

Hardline religious nationalists with a long history of anti-minority hate are holding demonstrations in response to the genocide case against Myanmar in the United Nations’ court

From Banjul To The Hague: How The Gambia Changed Genocide Accountability – The Standard Newspaper

Dear Editor,When Reed Brody speaks about The Gambia’s case against Myanmar before the International Court of Justice, he highlights two hard truths: the persistent double standards of powerful states, and the enduring potential of international law when principled actors choose to use it. The Gambia’s action proves the latter. Let me therefore commend the Gambian legal team led by the Minister of Justice Dawda Jallow. The excellent presentations…

Public sitting held on Monday 19 January 2026, at 3 p.m., at the Peace Palace, President Iwasawa presiding, in the case concerning Application of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (The Gambia v. Myanmar: 11 States in

Public sitting held on Monday 19 January 2026, at 3 p.m., at the Peace Palace, President Iwasawa presiding, in the case concerning Application of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (The Gambia v. Myanmar: 11 States in l.vandousselae… Mon, 01/19/2026 - 19:30 Document Number 178-20260119-ORA-02-00-BI Document Type verbatim_record Case 178 - Application of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of t…