World Court Hears Groundbreaking Genocide Case Against Myanmar

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 4 min read 100% complete by Marlise SimonsJanuary 12, 2026 at 10:28 PM

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The International Court of Justice began hearing a genocide case against Myanmar in The Hague on Monday, brought by Gambia on behalf of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation. The case centers on Myanmar's alleged genocide against the Rohingya Muslim minority, stemming from a 2016 military campaign. Gambia argues that international law allows countries to act against genocide anywhere, even if unaffected, a precedent used in a later case against Israel. Myanmar denies the charges, claiming its actions were "clearance operations" following insurgent attacks. The hearings will involve three weeks of arguments and testimony regarding the alleged atrocities committed against the Rohingya.

Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context

Dawda A. Jallow 30% South Africa 35% UN 40% Rakhine 40% Organisation of Islamic Cooperation 50% Israel ×360% Gambia ×370% International Court of Justice ×480% Rohingya ×685% Myanmar ×890%

Keywords

genocide 100% world court 90% rohingya 90% myanmar 90% international court of justice 80% gambia 70% genocide convention 60% ethnic cleansing 50% human rights 40% military campaign 40%

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Negative

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New York Times - World

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Center-Left (-0.30)

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Classification Confidence

90%

Geographic Perspective

Myanmar

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