Myanmar Denies Genocide Allegations in Rohingya Case at International Court

Myanmar defended its 2017 military campaign against the Rohingya minority at the International Court of Justice, denying allegations of genocide and describing the operation as a legitimate counter-terrorism response to attacks by Rohingya militants. Gambia, supported by the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, filed the case alleging genocide, citing mass killings, rapes, and village burnings that forced over 700,000 Rohingya to flee to Bangladesh. The court's decision may influence other genocide cases, including South Africa's case against Israel.