International Law Omissions: Rohingya Deportation Order of the Supreme Court of India

Priya Pillai

April 20, 2021

ICJ, international law, mass atrocities, Myanmar

On 8 April 2021, the Supreme Court of India refused to grant relief to a group of Rohingya, detained for deportation to Myanmar. I look at the international legal issues - non-refoulement, and legal proceedings at the International Court of Justice in relation to the Genocide Convention.

Priya Pillai

November 12, 2019

ICJ, international justice, international law, int'l institutions, mass atrocities, Myanmar, peace and conflict, human rights

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

Priya Pillai

November 12, 2019

ICJ, international justice, international law, int'l institutions, mass atrocities, Myanmar, peace and conflict, human rights

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.