The ICJ has allowed seven countries (Maldives, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK) to intervene in the ongoing genocide case against Myanmar brought by the Gambia. The decision was made under Article 63 of the ICJ Statute which allows states to participate in proceedings if the interpretation of a convention they are party to is in question.
The Gambia’s case alleges that Myanmar’s actions against the Rohingya...