Myanmar has begun its defense at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), denying accusations of genocide against the Rohingya people, stating that The Gambia has failed to provide sufficient proof.

• Myanmar representative Ko Ko Hlaing called the genocide allegation "unsubstantiated."
• The Gambia's foreign minister Dawda Jallow claims Myanmar used "genocidal policies" to eradicate the Rohingya Muslim minority.
• More than 700,000 Rohingya fled to Bangladesh during a 2017 army crackdown.
• A UN report from 2018 recommended investigating top Myanmar military figures for genocide.
• A final ruling is anticipated towards the end of 2026.