Myanmar: The Architecture of Statelessness

Myanmar systematically stripped the Rohingya of their citizenship, a process that ultimately led to their mass expulsion from the country. This denial of citizenship is central to the ongoing genocide case against Myanmar at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). The article details how this legal and political disenfranchisement created a state of statelessness for the Rohingya. The consequences of this action have been severe, resulting in widespread displacement and international legal scrutiny.