Whatever decision the International Court of Justice (ICJ) gives on Thursday (Jan. 23) today, Myanmar should abide by it. The international community needs to be aware that Myanmar cannot avoid it for any reason.
UN Special Rapporteur Professor Yanghee Lee made the remarks at a news conference on Thursday (Jan. 26) at Hotel La Meridian in the capital.
She has been visiting Bangladesh and Thailand for the last time in the Rohingya issue. The tour, which began on January 15, continues till January 23.
"I came to Bangladesh several times before to see the condition of the Rohingya." I also visited the Rohingya camp this time.
But this time, I was not allowed to travel to Myanmar. That's why I'm expressing frustration. But no matter how much I dislike Myanmar, I will not hesitate to reveal the truth. In the report I submit, of course there will be no biasness.
Myanmar did not allow me to enter their country. Myanmar was harmed by the refusal of a UN special rapporteur to enter the issue in their country. Because the world knows about their attitude in it, he added.
Speaking about Rohingya rehabilitation in Bhashanchar, Yanghee Lee said, "I don't know much about it." The Myanmar government must be held accountable for the Rohingya crisis. The way Russia and China supported Myanmar on the Rohingya issue is a shame. China in particular wants to lead the world. But how do they avoid humanity?
"I've talked to a lot with people at the camp," she said. Many women have told me that the Myanmar army has indiscriminately raped and killed. I also talked to Christian Rohingya. They also say that they have been similarly abused.
Refugees are very worried about their future. One Rohingya father told me, I don't have to worry about myself. Provide education for my child. The sheltered Rohingyas thanked the Bangladesh government for their generosity, he added.
She said the general election in Myanmar is expected to be free and fair. In some areas, voting may be limited for security reasons. I hope Myanmar's 202o election will recognize the freedom of expression of all.
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) will announce the verdict on Thursday (Jan. 23) at 3pm on the application of urgent action in the genocide case against Myanmar. Referring to this information, she said today(Thursday) is a historic day. I hope this ruling will establish justice.
In the Rakhine state of Myanmar, the country's army inflicted brutal torture in 2017. Millions of Rohingya took shelter in neighboring Bangladesh to escape the brutality. For the past three decades, Myanmar has been abusing this population.
According to its source, the West African country Gambia called the Myanmar’s indiscriminate killing a 'genocide'. And on November 11, the United Nations International Judicial Court (ICJ) filed a case of genocide, seeking trial.
In a 45-page application for the case, Gambia mentioned that Myanmar carried out "genocide" to destroy the Rohingya through genocide, rape and community destruction.
The first hearing of the case was the Gambia hearing on December 10. Myanmar holds their hearing on December 11. On December 12, both sides attended the hearing together.
On the third day of the hearing, Gambia's lawyer, Pierre the Arjen, said the Gambia’s case filing decision was decided by the OIC's - that is not true. Earlier, Myanmar lawyer Christopher Stocker claimed that the Gambia had committed a mass murder case in the wake of the OIC.
State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi denied the massacre allegation against Myanmar's army, saying there had been no massacre in Arakan, where the country's army is fighting terrorist groups like the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA).
But Myanmar's internal rebel groups are advocating for the case. Gambia, especially the country's rebel Karen population, welcomed the case.
The International Criminal Court (ICC) ordered the investigation into whether crimes against humanity, including torture against the Rohingyas, have taken place or not. Myanmar, however, says the investigation against them is not legitimate because Myanmar has not yet signed the ICC chrter. But the ICC said they have the jurisdiction to investigate the Rohingya refugees’ as Bangladesh is a member ICC and the Rohigyas have taken refuge there.