Rohingya genocide trial begins today
The trial of a Rohingya genocide brought against Myanmar at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, Netherlands, begins today. The plaintiff in this case is Gambia, a small country in West Africa. Bangladesh, Canada and the Netherlands will cooperate with Gambia from the backdrop to hear the case. The Foreign Minister confirmed the matter on behalf of Bangladesh. Canada and the Netherlands have agreed to cooperate in the joint statement.
Meanwhile, Myanmar State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi has already arrived in the Netherlands to fight the case. She is leading a team of expert lawyers. According to information provided by ICG's website, the case will be heard through Gambia's statement at the ICJ located in the Peace Palace in the Netherlands. Myanmar will deliver a speech on December 11, supporting the defense. Then the argument will be on December 12. Gambia will argue first, then Myanmar will have the chance to refute. Myanmar is obliged to accept ICJ's decision as a UN member state. That is why the country is preparing to fight hard in this case.
Canada and the Netherlands said in a joint statement that Gambia would be supported. How will Bangladesh cooperate? A 25-member delegation led by Shahidul Haque traveled to the Netherlands. The delegation included Foreign Ministry Secretary (Asia and the Pacific) Masud Bin Momen, Bangladesh High Commissioner to Australia Sufiur Rahman, Bangladesh's Ambassador to Iran Gausul Azam Sarkar, and a number of diplomats and civil society representatives. In addition, three Rohingya representatives who took refuge in Cox's Bazar also traveled to the Netherlands. According to the BBC, Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen has said that a delegation will be present in the international court with evidence so that Myanmar cannot give false information. The Gambia case is filed by the OIC. Since the Rohingya have taken refuge in our country. So if they want any information, we will help the Gambia. The foreign minister said, "Many times Myanmar gives false information. I think Myanmar said that we had made an arrangement with Bangladesh and we would take them. If that is the case, then we will say that we have reached an agreement. We have put a condition that we will send the Rohingya if they are guaranteed security, dignity and rights. If they want to say more, we will show our document. Our people are ready for this.
Officials said Bangladesh has prepared the statements and information of the escaped Rohingya in the context of the Rohingyas' arrival in court. Gambia will provide all the relevant documents, including the report of the commission, headed by former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan. AK Abdul Momen told reporters at the Foreign Ministry yesterday, "We also want accountability in Myanmar with the international community." If this is confirmed, then the persecution of the Rohingyas will stop. Rakhine will ensure their safe living. The minister said the trial will be 'Evidence Based'. Representatives of the international community have come here to talk to the oppressed Rohingya. These are 'Evidence' that are in the international community's collection.
The minister said the important thing is that Chinese Foreign Minister visited Myanmar some time ago. Indeed, China has asked Myanmar to resolve the issue through bilateral talks. China and Bangladesh are equal in resolving the Rohingya crisis.The Myanmar army launched a planned raid against the Rohingya on August 25 after several attacks by rebels at several checkpoints in Rakhine. In the face of widespread killings, rape and torture, more than 1 million Rohingya fled and were forced to seek refuge in Bangladesh. Various countries and agencies allege that the Rohingya have been massacred in this campaign. The Gambia filed a genocide case against Myanmar with the support of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on November 11, more than two years after the incident.
| Rohingya Genocide in Myanmar |
| Rohingya Genocide in Myanmar |
Canada and the Netherlands said in a joint statement that Gambia would be supported. How will Bangladesh cooperate? A 25-member delegation led by Shahidul Haque traveled to the Netherlands. The delegation included Foreign Ministry Secretary (Asia and the Pacific) Masud Bin Momen, Bangladesh High Commissioner to Australia Sufiur Rahman, Bangladesh's Ambassador to Iran Gausul Azam Sarkar, and a number of diplomats and civil society representatives. In addition, three Rohingya representatives who took refuge in Cox's Bazar also traveled to the Netherlands. According to the BBC, Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen has said that a delegation will be present in the international court with evidence so that Myanmar cannot give false information. The Gambia case is filed by the OIC. Since the Rohingya have taken refuge in our country. So if they want any information, we will help the Gambia. The foreign minister said, "Many times Myanmar gives false information. I think Myanmar said that we had made an arrangement with Bangladesh and we would take them. If that is the case, then we will say that we have reached an agreement. We have put a condition that we will send the Rohingya if they are guaranteed security, dignity and rights. If they want to say more, we will show our document. Our people are ready for this.
Officials said Bangladesh has prepared the statements and information of the escaped Rohingya in the context of the Rohingyas' arrival in court. Gambia will provide all the relevant documents, including the report of the commission, headed by former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan. AK Abdul Momen told reporters at the Foreign Ministry yesterday, "We also want accountability in Myanmar with the international community." If this is confirmed, then the persecution of the Rohingyas will stop. Rakhine will ensure their safe living. The minister said the trial will be 'Evidence Based'. Representatives of the international community have come here to talk to the oppressed Rohingya. These are 'Evidence' that are in the international community's collection.
The minister said the important thing is that Chinese Foreign Minister visited Myanmar some time ago. Indeed, China has asked Myanmar to resolve the issue through bilateral talks. China and Bangladesh are equal in resolving the Rohingya crisis.The Myanmar army launched a planned raid against the Rohingya on August 25 after several attacks by rebels at several checkpoints in Rakhine. In the face of widespread killings, rape and torture, more than 1 million Rohingya fled and were forced to seek refuge in Bangladesh. Various countries and agencies allege that the Rohingya have been massacred in this campaign. The Gambia filed a genocide case against Myanmar with the support of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on November 11, more than two years after the incident.
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