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ICJ to Rule on Myanmar’s Objections in Rohingya Genocide Case
July 13, 2022

ICJ to Rule on Myanmar’s Objections in Rohingya Genocide Case

By Sebastian Strangio
Myanmar's preliminary objections were filed just prior to the military's seizure of power in February 2021.

US Court Orders Facebook to Hand Over Deleted Anti-Rohingya Content
September 23, 2021

US Court Orders Facebook to Hand Over Deleted Anti-Rohingya Content

By Sebastian Strangio
In a ruling, the court stated that Facebook’s citing of a privacy provision to withhold the records from Myanmar was “rich with irony.”
Southeast Asian Nations Need to Settle Spratly Disputes: Retired Judge
April 19, 2021

Southeast Asian Nations Need to Settle Spratly Disputes: Retired Judge

By Sebastian Strangio
A retired Philippine Supreme Court Justice Antonio says that the three nations should submit themselves to voluntary legal arbitration.

Myanmar Desertions Offer an Opening for Rohingya Justice
September 30, 2020

Myanmar Desertions Offer an Opening for Rohingya Justice

By Shannon Maree Torrens
The recent confessions of the two Myanmar army defectors bring justice one step closer to fruition.

Myanmar Soldiers Confess to Rakhine Atrocities
September 09, 2020

Myanmar Soldiers Confess to Rakhine Atrocities

By Sebastian Strangio
The graphic videotaped admissions mark a step towards international accountability – but there is a long way to go.

After the ICJ Ruling, What Will the US Do for the Rohingya?
January 29, 2020

After the ICJ Ruling, What Will the US Do for the Rohingya?

By Adam Kiedrowski
The recent ruling against Myanmar should spark a stronger response from the United States.

Gambia’s Genocide Case Against Myanmar: A Legal Review
November 19, 2019

Gambia’s Genocide Case Against Myanmar: A Legal Review

By Md. Rizwanul Islam
A look at the prospects for the ICJ case, based on past precedent and international law.
Power Shift: India's Nominee Re-Elected to ICJ
November 21, 2017

Power Shift: India's Nominee Re-Elected to ICJ

By Harsh V. Pant
The UK withdrawing its candidate to the ICJ is a tribute to smart and aggressive diplomacy by India.

No Luck for Marshall Islands in Nuclear Disarmament Case Against India, Pakistan, and UK
October 06, 2016

No Luck for Marshall Islands in Nuclear Disarmament Case Against India, Pakistan, and UK

By Ankit Panda
While the ICJ ruled that it didn't have jurisdiction to proceed, the case isn't a complete loss for nuclear disarmament.

Why Are the Marshall Islands Taking India and Pakistan to Court Over Nuclear Weapons?
March 08, 2016

Why Are the Marshall Islands Taking India and Pakistan to Court Over Nuclear Weapons?

By Ankit Panda
The tiny Pacific island state is trying to hold nuclear weapons states accountable to their disarmament commitments.

Japan: Let Them Eat Whale
September 25, 2014

Japan: Let Them Eat Whale

By Martin Murphy
When it comes to whaling, perhaps it is time to give Japan what it says it wants.
Japanese Whaling: The Saga Continues
August 26, 2014

Japanese Whaling: The Saga Continues

By Anthony Fensom
Is it déjà vu all over again for Japanese whaling watchers?

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