Bradford, United Kingdom – The three weeks of full merits hearings concluded on 29th January 2026, on the case of the Rohingya genocide at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), brought by The Gambia against Myanmar. The judges have heard arguments of both sides and, in what is rare for an inter-State proceeding, directly from Rohingya witnesses, some of whom traveled from the camps in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh.
RCUK pays tribute to the courage and dignity of Rohingya survivors who provided direct testimony before the Court. Their harrowing accounts reflect the lived reality of systematic violence, persecution, and destruction faced by the Rohingya people. These testimonies ensure that the truth is formally recorded in international law and cannot be denied or erased.
Mohammed Amin, CEO of RCUK, attended the proceedings and stated:
“As a survivor and representative of our people, witnessing these proceedings is deeply significant. The systematic atrocities amounting to genocide against the Rohingya people are undeniable, and justice is long overdue.”
Delegates from RCUK and members of the Rohingya community, representing one of the largest Rohingya communities in Europe based in Bradford, were present to ensure that the voices and experiences of survivors are recognised. The hearings highlighted the systematic and deliberate violence carried out by Myanmar’s military over decades, including the campaigns of the 1960s, 1978, the 1990s, and the genocidal campaign of 2017 that forced hundreds of thousands to flee to Bangladesh.
The Rohingya community includes individuals who endured decades of displacement in refugee camps before resettlement in the United Kingdom under UNHCR programmes, as well as more recent arrivals who survived the 2017 atrocities. For these survivors, the ICJ proceedings represent a vital step in the ongoing struggle for truth, accountability, and protection.
The hearings centred the experiences of Rohingya men, women, and children, highlighting sexual and gender-based violence, mass killings, and forced displacement as evidence of genocidal intent. The courage of survivors who testified reflects their resilience and commitment to truth, despite ongoing risks and threats.
RCUK expresses its gratitude to The Gambia, its legal team, international partners, intervening states, civil society, and supporters worldwide who have stood with the Rohingya people. The protection and dignity of survivors and witnesses must remain a priority, and no one should face intimidation or reprisals for participating in these proceedings.
As the Court begins deliberations, RCUK calls on the international community to ensure that Myanmar complies with its obligations under international law, that provisional measures are enforced, and that meaningful accountability is achieved. For the Rohingya community in Bradford and across the diaspora, this case represents the pursuit of recognition, justice, and an end to decades of impunity.
RCUK will continue to stand with survivors and the global Rohingya community in demanding truth, justice, and lasting peace.
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About RCUK
The Rohingya Centre of the United Kingdom (RCUK) is a Rohingya-led civil society organisation based in Bradford. RCUK addresses the ongoing Rohingya crisis through sustainable, community-driven solutions, amplifying the voices of survivors of persecution and displacement. The organisation empowers Rohingya people to live with dignity, rights, and opportunity, while seeking justice, recognition, and accountability for the crimes committed against the Rohingya people.