A landmark decision by the International Court of Justice is set to be announced this week, determining whether Myanmar committed genocide against its Rohingya minority. The case is unprecedented, as the court has never before found a state guilty of genocide, and its outcome could establish a new benchmark for prosecuting the gravest international crimes. The judgment is expected to have far-reaching implications, including influencing legal actions against Israel.
International court of justice has never before found a state guilty of genocide, and ruling will have implications for case against IsraelThe world’s top court will deliver a judgment this week on whether Myanmar committed genocide against its Rohingya minority, in a landmark case that will set a critical 21st-century benchmark for the gravest of all international crimes.The closely watched judgment could become one of the most significant moments in international law since the end of the second world war. Continue reading...
