Gambia Takes Myanmar To World Court On Genocide Charges Against Rohingya

Riyaz Patel

Gambia has filed a case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing Myanmar of committing genocide against its Rohingya Muslim minority.

“We have just submitted our application to the ICJ under the Genocide Convention,” Gambian Justice Minister Abubacarr Tambadou confirmed Monday.

“It is a shame for our generation that we do nothing while genocide is unfolding right under our own eyes.”

The ICJ, also known as the World Court, is the United Nations’ top legal institution that rules on disputes between states.

While the ICJ has no means to enforce any of its rulings, going against the decisions of the court could further harm Myanmar’s international reputation.

Both Gambia and Myanmar are signatories to the 1948 Genocide Convention, which not only prohibits states from committing genocide but also compels all signatory states to prevent and punish the crime of genocide.

“The aim is to