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flag In Jan 2026, the ICJ heard Gambia’s genocide case against Myanmar over its 2017 Rohingya crackdown.

flag In January 2026, the International Court of Justice began hearings on a case brought by Gambia accusing Myanmar of genocide against the Rohingya following a 2017 military campaign that caused over 700,000 to flee to Bangladesh. flag The ICJ will assess whether Myanmar’s actions, including mass killings, rape, and arson, met the legal threshold for genocide, requiring proof of genocidal intent. flag The court previously ordered Myanmar to prevent further atrocities and preserve evidence, but ongoing violence by the military junta since the 2021 coup has raised concerns about compliance. flag Eleven countries have intervened supporting Gambia, emphasizing sexual violence and state responsibility. flag The outcome could impact international accountability efforts.

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