ICJ Myanmar Rohingya Genocide Trial 2026: A Landmark Pursuit of Justice Begins
The ICJ opens the landmark Myanmar Rohingya genocide trial today, Jan 12, 2026. Explore the legal battle between The Gambia and Myanmar's military junta.
The long silence is breaking as the halls of international justice open their doors. Today, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) is set to begin a historic trial accusing Myanmar of committing genocide against its Muslim Rohingya minority. It's the first full genocide case the World Court has taken up in over a decade, marking a pivotal moment for global accountability.
Crucial Stakes of the ICJ Myanmar Rohingya Genocide Trial 2026
The hearings, starting at 09:00 GMT on Monday, will span three weeks. The case traces back to 2017, when a brutal military offensive forced at least 730,000Rohingya to flee to Bangladesh. According to Reuters, refugees documented horrific accounts of mass killings, rape, and arson. The Gambia filed the lawsuit in 2019, alleging that these actions violated the 1948 Genocide Convention.
A Nation Divided: Military Defiance vs. NUG Acceptance
The internal politics of Myanmar add another layer of complexity. While the military junta led by Min Aung Hlaing continues to reject the accusations as 'legitimate counter-terrorism,' the opposition National Unity Government (NUG) has performed a stunning U-turn. The NUG now accepts the ICJ's jurisdiction and has withdrawn previous objections. For the victims in Cox’s Bazar, this trial represents a renewed hope for dignity and a potential path to repatriation.
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