Rohingya Genocide Case to Continue at International Court of Justice as Survivors Prepare to Testify.

Report by Rohingya Political Journalist Saiful Arakani .

Cox’s Bazar- Bangladesh.

The Hague, Rohingya genocide survivors have confirmed that a major legal case against the Myanmar military will continue next January 2026 at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), marking a critical moment in the long pursuit of justice for one of the world’s most persecuted communities.

Rohingya representatives stated that they have filed a case at the ICJ against the Myanmar military junta, accusing it of carrying out genocide, crimes against humanity, and widespread human rights violations against the Rohingya population, particularly during the military’s brutal crackdown that began in August 2017.

According to the statement, Rohingya witnesses who directly survived the violence will appear before the ICJ to give their testimonies. These witnesses are expected to describe mass killings, sexual violence, village burnings, forced displacement, and systematic efforts to erase Rohingya identity and citizenship from Myanmar.

“Next month, one of our cases will continue, and we, the Rohingya witnesses, will give our statements at the International Court of Justice,” the statement said. “We will testify about the genocide committed against us by the Myanmar military.”

More than one million Rohingya refugees currently live in overcrowded camps in Bangladesh, primarily in Cox’s Bazar and Bhashan Char, after fleeing violence in Myanmar’s Rakhine State. Despite repeated international calls for accountability, the Myanmar military has denied responsibility, while conditions for safe, voluntary, and dignified return remain nonexistent.

The Rohingya community emphasized that their participation in the ICJ proceedings is not only about accountability, but also about restoring their fundamental rights.

“We are requesting the people of the world to help us do the right thing as soon as possible,” the statement continued.

“We want to return to our own country and reclaim our citizenship rights.”

Human rights organizations have repeatedly stressed that justice through international courts is essential to prevent future atrocities and to ensure long-term peace in Myanmar. Legal experts note that survivor testimony plays a crucial role in establishing the truth and strengthening genocide cases before international tribunals.

As the next ICJ hearings approach, Rohingya survivors are calling on governments, international institutions, civil society, and ordinary people worldwide to stand with them, support justice efforts, and pressure Myanmar to recognize the Rohingya as equal citizens with full rights.9For the Rohingya, the upcoming ICJ proceedings represent not only a legal battle, but also a moral appeal to the world: to listen, to act, and to ensure that genocide is neither forgotten nor repeated.