The International Court of Justice (ICJ) will hold public hearings in January 2026 regarding The Gambia’s genocide case against Myanmar, accusing it of committing atrocities against the Rohingya during a 2017 military crackdown. The hearings will feature arguments from The Gambia, supported by the Organisation for Islamic Cooperation, and closed-door witness testimonies. Myanmar denies genocide and will present its defense following The Gambia’s case. The outcome could influence other international cases, including South Africa’s against Israel.
