"The Gambia's landmark case, accusing Myanmar of committing genocide against its mostly Muslim Rohingya minority, began in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) this week. The Gambia's attorney general and justice minister, Dawda A Jallow, told ICJ judges on Monday that the Rohingya were targeted for destruction by Myanmar's government, as the case's final hearing opened nearly a decade after the country's military launched an offensive that forced some 750,000 Rohingya from their homes, mostly into neighbouring Bangladesh."
"The case marks the first time allegations of mass violations and abuses against the Rohingya are being heard at an international court. It is also the first time the ICJ will decide on a genocide case brought by a third country in defence of another nation or group. In an unusual and moving gesture, Jallow asked Rohingya refugees present at the top court's Peace Hall to stand and be acknowledged by the 15-man panel of judges."
The Gambia initiated a case at the International Court of Justice accusing Myanmar of committing genocide against the mostly Muslim Rohingya minority. The case centers on a military offensive nearly a decade ago that forced approximately 750,000 Rohingya from their homes, largely into Bangladesh. Refugees reported mass killings, rape, and arson during the campaign. The ICJ hearing marks the first time allegations of widespread abuses against the Rohingya will be adjudicated by an international court. The case is also the first genocide claim brought by a third country on behalf of another group. The ICJ cannot enforce rulings, but its decisions carry legal weight and could influence related genocide litigation.
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