# ICJ to decide whether Myanmar committed genocide against Rohingya

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/worlds-top-court-to-rule-if-myanmar-committed-genocide-against-rohingya/
- Published: 2026-11-15T06:00:05+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-15T06:19:44+00:00
- Original publisher: The Guardian (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/nov/15/myanmar-rohingya-genocide-icj
- Topics: Middle East, World

## Key points

- The ICJ is set to rule on Myanmar’s treatment of the Rohingya.
- The Gambia’s case has been before judges for seven years.
- The decision could shape other genocide cases.

## Summary

The International Court of Justice will rule on Thursday on whether Myanmar committed genocide against the Rohingya, after seven years considering a case brought by The Gambia. The decision would be the first time the court has found a state responsible for genocide and could influence how judges assess a separate case concerning Israel.

The case centres on whether Myanmar’s actions showed intent to destroy the Rohingya, including through village attacks, killings and sexual violence. Myanmar denies genocide and says its military campaign targeted insurgents. More than one million Rohingya remain in Bangladesh, while fewer than 600,000 are estimated to remain in Myanmar.

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