The Gambia v. Myanmar: The ICJ's Judgment on Alleged Genocide against the Rohingya

The Maastricht Centre for Human Rights invites all students and staff to attend a livestream of the delivery of the International Court of Justice's (ICJ) judgment in Application of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (The Gambia v. Myanmar), followed by a discussion with members of our Faculty of Law.

Thursday, 19 November 2026 | 10:00–13:00 | KAP2 1.009

The case concerns allegations that Myanmar has violated its obligations under the Genocide Convention through acts committed against the Rohingya minority. Brought by The Gambia in 2019, the proceedings raise fundamental questions of international law, including the definition and proof of genocide, the responsibility of States for genocidal acts, and the ability of a State not directly affected by the alleged violations to invoke another State's responsibility under the Genocide Convention.

Following the livestream of the Court's judgment, members of our Faculty will discuss the Court's findings, their legal significance, and their broader implications for international accountability and the prevention and punishment of genocide.

All students and staff are welcome to attend. No registration is required. Feel free to drop by at any point during the event, whether for the livestream, the discussion, or just part of either. The door will remain open throughout!