International Law and the Plight of the Rohingyas: Insights from International Dispute Settlement
The situation of the Rohingya community in Myanmar and Bangladesh is under intense scrutiny by the international community. Currently, a case is pending before the International Court of Justice concerning Myanmar’s alleged responsibility for genocide, an investigation is on-going at the International Criminal Court and several fact-finding mechanisms are working on gathering evidence of the events. This panel will address whether and how international dispute settlement can assist in solving the numerous, complex issues raised by the events in Rakhine State (Myanmar).
Speakers:
- Michael A. Becker, Adjunct Assistant Professor, Trinity College Dublin
- Miriam Cohen, Professeure Adjointe, University of Montreal
- Akila Radhakrishnan, President, Global Justice Centre
- Yasmin Ullah, Human Rights Activist, Member of the Rohingya community
This session is organized by ASIL’s International Courts and Tribunals Interest Group