The Hague, Netherlands (HRNW) – On January 12, 2026, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) will begin the critical “merits phase” of the genocide case against Myanmar. This marks a historic milestone as the court examines substantive evidence of massacres and arson committed against the Rohingya minority. For the first time, the ICJ has allowed victims to speak directly to the court in closed sessions, a move hailed by legal experts as a “watershed moment.” HRNW legal analysts note that a positive ruling could provide the legal foundation for reparations and the restoration of citizenship for over one million refugees.
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