Bangladesh welcomes ICJ verdict in Myanmar genocide case

Bangladesh welcomed International Court of Justice (ICJ)’s verdict in the case filed by The Gambia, accusing Myanmar of genocide of minority Rohingya Muslims passed on Friday, says a foreign ministry press release on Friday.

It stated, “Bangladesh welcomes the Judgment delivered by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on 22 July 2022 on the preliminary objections of Myanmar concerning the application or admissibility of the Genocide Convention in the case between The Gambia and Myanmar.”

It also said, “The ICJ Judgment rejected all four preliminary objections of Myanmar on legal and procedural grounds.”

“Bangladesh maintains that the question of international justice and accountability will be critical in finding a durable solution to the Rohingya crisis, and would also prove to be a confidence building measure for the sustainable repatriation of the Rohingya to their homes in Myanmar with their legitimate rights restored,” it added.