Britain, Canada and EU countries join Rohingya genocide case
Several prominent nations, including Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Britain, and major European Union countries, have collectively joined the case against Myanmar's treatment of the Rohingya Muslim minority in a genocide lawsuit at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague. The Court was confirmed by the court on Thursday.
The involved nations submitted a joint declaration of intervention to the court, citing their shared interest in upholding the objectives of the 1948 convention on the prevention and punishment of genocide.
German foreign affairs official Tania von Uslar highlighted their specific focus on addressing violence targeting women and children. This emphasis underscores the gravity of the situation and the need for international attention to safeguard vulnerable demographics.
A UN fact-finding mission had previously concluded that Myanmar's military campaign in 2017, which resulted in the displacement of approximately 730,000 Rohingya into Bangladesh, constituted "genocidal acts."
Myanmar has consistently denied allegations of genocide, dismissing the UN's conclusions as biased and flawed. The country contends that its actions were targeted at Rohingya insurgents responsible for initiating attacks.
Despite Myanmar's objections, the World Court dismissed them in July of the preceding year, thus clearing the way for the comprehensive hearing of the case.
Additionally, the Maldives has joined the coalition of countries intervening in this significant case, further bolstering the collective effort to address the grave humanitarian concerns arising from the persecution of the Rohingya minority.
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