Application of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide(Gambia v. Myanmar )

Alleges that Myanmar’s military and other security forces have perpetrated a genocide by systemically destroying - through mass murder, rape and other types of violence an ethnic minority in the state.

What sequence of events does the case directly refers to?

A muslim minority leaving in the villages of Rohingya and Rakhine province of Myanmar.

Which minorities was the genocide targeted towards ?

Myanmar and Gambia

Between which countries was the case debated?

The legitimacy of Gambia- as a third actor not directly involved in the violence started the case in the International Court. ICJ rejected this claim.

What was Myanmar’s first objection in the case?

Still open , started in 2022

Is the case now closed or open?

The idea of erga omnes is towards all. Gambia’s involvement, even without a visible political gain, has received praise from the international community, directly addressed by the Secretary General of the United Nations.

What was the ICJ motivation to allow Gambia to hold the case in court, even without direct involvement in the events?

Gambia’s close ties with Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)- an organisation that aims to promote solidarity among member states, safeguard the interests and rights of Muslims worldwide, and enhance cooperation in various fields, including political, economic, social, and cultural areas.

What was, in Myenmar’s opinion, the reasoning behind Gambia’s involvement?

Bangladesh, because of refugee immigration

Which is another actor that Myanmar claims has more rights to have an direct involvement in the case ?