int'l institutions

The Gambia v. Myanmar – International Court of Justice Judgment on Preliminary Objections

My quick take on the preliminary objections judgment in The Gambia v. Myanmar at the International Court of Justice shortly after it was issued on 22 July 2022.

The Gambia v. Myanmar and Ukraine v. Russian Federation: A Tale of Two Cases at the International Court of Justice

My thoughts on the two cases before the International Court of Justice based on the Genocide Convention - The Gambia v. Myanmar, and Ukraine v. Russian Federation.

Sudan, the International Criminal Court and Omar Al Bashir

A few thoughts on the announcement in Sudan regarding joining the International Criminal Court.

Myanmar Coup d’etat – Implications for International Justice

I’ve been asked about the implications of the Myanmar coup on international justice - cases before the International Court of Justice, the International Criminal Court and evidence gathering by the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar. A brief write up for Opinio Juris, which is accessible to laypersons/journalists.

Canada and The Netherlands: New Intervention in The Gambia v Myanmar at the International Court of Justice

The Netherlands and Canada announced their intention to intervene at the International Court of Justice, in The Gambia v. Myanmar. A few reflections on this latest development in the case.

Opinio Juris and Asia Justice Coalition Symposium "The Impact and Implications of International Law: Myanmar and the Rohingya"

Opinio Juris and the Asia Justice Coalition put together a symposium on “The Impact and Implications of International Law: Myanmar and the Rohingya”. The symposium included eleven contributions, the links to which you can find in my introductory post, and my reflections in the concluding post.

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

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.