EVENT INFORMATION

11
November
2019

The Gambia brings Rohingya genocide allegations to the ICJ

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๐Ÿ“… 11 November 2019 ๐Ÿ“ The Gambia; Myanmar

The Gambia instituted proceedings against Myanmar at the International Court of Justice under the Genocide Convention and requested provisional measures. The action sought state accountability for alleged crimes against Rohingya Muslims. It represented a Global South state using international law to contest persecution beyond its own borders. Filing initiated proceedings; it was not a final judgment that Myanmar had committed genocide.

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Organizations in this Event

Government of The Gambia; International Court of Justice