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Gambia ICJ case against Myanmar
June 21, 2023
Will a Legal Case in Argentina Bring Justice for the Rohingya?
By Istiaque Ahamed
A case in Argentina, under the principle of universal jurisdiction, seeks to hold Myanmar's leaders accountable for the atrocities committed against the Rohingya people.
July 23, 2022
International Court of Justice Rejects Myanmar Claims, Will Hear Rohingya Genocide Case
By Mike Corder
The ICJ rejected the Myanmar government’s argument that Gambia had no standing to file the case.
July 13, 2022
ICJ to Rule on Myanmar’s Objections in Rohingya Genocide Case
By Sebastian Strangio
Myanmar's preliminary objections were filed just prior to the military's seizure of power in February 2021.
February 24, 2022
Lawyers Urge ICJ to Continue with Rohingya Genocide Case
By Sebastian Strangio
One lawyer for The Gambia urged the court to “reject Myanmar’s meritless preliminary objections" and proceed to the case.
February 22, 2022
Myanmar Genocide Hearings Open, Overshadowed by Question of Recognition
By Sebastian Strangio
The International Court of Justice has drawn criticism for allowing representatives of the military junta to represent Myanmar at hearings this week.
February 03, 2022
Myanmar Shadow Government Drops Objections to ICJ’s Rohingya Genocide Case
By Sebastian Strangio
Assuming responsibility for the ICJ case is a means for the National Unity Government to assert its position as Myanmar's legitimate government.
September 23, 2021
US Court Orders Facebook to Hand Over Deleted Anti-Rohingya Content
By Sebastian Strangio
In a ruling, the court stated that Facebook’s citing of a privacy provision to withhold the records from Myanmar was “rich with irony.”
February 04, 2020
What Does the ICJ Preliminary Ruling Really Mean for the Rohingya?
By Angshuman Choudhury
The ICJ verdict is an important first step toward ensuring that the Rohingya victims get some tangible justice.
February 01, 2020
Myanmar: Trials and Tribulations
By Christina Fink
Facing genocide charges in the international arena, Myanmar’s domestic politics are set to heat up in 2020, too.
January 29, 2020
After the ICJ Ruling, What Will the US Do for the Rohingya?
By Adam Kiedrowski
The recent ruling against Myanmar should spark a stronger response from the United States.
December 13, 2019
Aung San Suu Kyi Slammed for Army Defense in Myanmar Genocide Case
By Aleks Furtula and Lorne Cook
The Nobel Peace laureate was blasted by opposing lawyers for defending the Myanmar army’s conduct in Rakhine state.
November 30, 2019
Why Will Aung San Suu Kyi Personally Defend Myanmar Against Genocide Claims?
By Angshuman Choudhury
The Nobel peace prize winner will now be defending charges of genocide at an international court. How did it come to this?
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