Separate international proceedings at the International Criminal Court are ongoing against Myanmar, which is also known as Burma. In addition, hundreds of thousands Rohingya remain in Myanmar, living without citizenship rights or freedom of movement. “As Rohingya, we feel vindicated today that the International Court of Justice has effectively established that genocide is the possible name of our persecution,” said Nay San Lwin, co-founder of the Free Rohingya Coalition. Experts in international justice said the court’s ruling that Gambia did indeed have a case against Myanmar set a strong precedent. Banners supporting Suu Kyi and the military were erected all over the country.

Source: Washington Post January 23, 2020 10:01 UTC