A ruling affirming jurisdiction could pave the way for Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda to investigate the deportation of many thousands of Rohingya, though Myanmar is unlikely to cooperate. The main reason for doubt over jurisdiction is that, while Bangladesh is a member of the court, Myanmar is not. But she acknowledged uncertainty around the definition of the crime of deportation and limits of the court's jurisdiction. Buddhist-majority Myanmar rejects that charge, saying its forces have been waging a legitimate campaign against Rohingya who attacked government forces. Many in Myanmar regard the Rohingya as illegal immigrants from Bangladesh.

Source: dna April 10, 2018 08:11 UTC