Dawda Jallow

Dawda Jallow is the Justice Minister and Attorney General of The Gambia. He is currently newsworthy for leading The Gambia's case against Myanmar at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). The Gambia has accused Myanmar of committing genocide against the Rohingya people, a Muslim minority group, during a 2017 military crackdown. Jallow presented The Gambia's arguments to the ICJ, asserting that Myanmar should be held accountable. Myanmar, however, denies the allegations, claiming The Gambia has not provided sufficient proof and that the case is flawed and unfounded. The ICJ is currently hearing arguments from both sides to determine whether Myanmar committed genocide. Jallow's role is significant as The Gambia is acting as a third-party rights defender, marking a rare instance of a nation bringing another country before the ICJ on such grounds.