Myanmar

Myanmar Coup d’etat – Implications for International Justice

I’ve been asked about the implications of the Myanmar coup on international justice - cases before the International Court of Justice, the International Criminal Court and evidence gathering by the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar. A brief write up for Opinio Juris, which is accessible to laypersons/journalists.

New Mechanism at the International Court of Justice on Implementation of Provisional Measures: Significance for The Gambia v Myanmar

A post on new developments at the International Court of Justice, relating to provisional measures.

Canada and The Netherlands: New Intervention in The Gambia v Myanmar at the International Court of Justice

The Netherlands and Canada announced their intention to intervene at the International Court of Justice, in The Gambia v. Myanmar. A few reflections on this latest development in the case.

Opinio Juris and Asia Justice Coalition Symposium "The Impact and Implications of International Law: Myanmar and the Rohingya"

Opinio Juris and the Asia Justice Coalition put together a symposium on “The Impact and Implications of International Law: Myanmar and the Rohingya”. The symposium included eleven contributions, the links to which you can find in my introductory post, and my reflections in the concluding post.

The Gambia v Myanmar at the International Court of Justice: Provisional Measures

I’ve written four posts for Opinio Juris regarding The Gambia v Myanmar at the International Court of Justice, relating to provisional measures - I followed the proceedings over three days at the International Court of Justice, as well as reflections on the 23 January 2020 order by the court.

The Gambia v Myanmar at the International Court of Justice

After The Gambia filed its application at the International Court of Justice against Myanmar, alleging violations of the Genocide Convention in relation to the Rohingya, I wrote two posts for Opinio Juris - the first details points of interest in the application filed (which is the only document on record so far), and the second puts the International Criminal Court proceedings, the ICJ proceedings and the universal jurisdiction case in context (for non-legal audiences).

The International Court of Justice and the Rohingya: The Long Road Ahead for Accountability

Yesterday The Gambia filed its application against Myanmar at the International Court of Justice, in accordance with the Genocide Convention, and on behalf of the Rohingya. This post, written last week, explores legal strategy, implications and the path ahead for this case.

Human rights impact assessment in Myanmar: Facebook’s anodyne report

Facebook’s report on its activities in Myanmar is anodyne and does not address important questions raised by the UN FFM. I raise a few points after reading the report, which are worth exploring further.

Tangled skeins towards accountability: Myanmar and international justice

I examine the circumstances around the creation of an independent mechanism to consolidate evidence in Myanmar. The Human Rights Council has stepped up to its role and mandate - and with the confluence of other legal developments including at the ICC, there are reasons to feel hopeful about accountability.