UN Court to Hear Myanmar Genocide Case in January

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.