Episode: KPN 14-09-2026

ICJ verdict in Rohingya genocide case against Myanmar expected in October

August 27, 2026: The International Court of Justice is expected to deliver a judgment in October in The Gambia’s genocide case against Myanmar over its treatment of the Rohingya, Gambian Attorney General and Justice Minister Dawda A. Jallow said during talks with a senior Bangladeshi official in Jeddah.

Jallow disclosed the expected timeline during a meeting with Bangladesh State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir on the sidelines of the 23rd Extraordinary Session of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation Council of Foreign Ministers, according to Bangladesh’s Foreign Ministry.

The OIC meeting was held in Jeddah on August 27.

Gambia Says ICJ Judgment Could Advance Rohingya Accountability

Jallow said a judgment addressing accountability for atrocities committed against the Rohingya could play a critical role in efforts to find a sustainable solution to the long-running crisis.

The Gambia brought the case against Myanmar before the ICJ under the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide.

The case concerns allegations that Myanmar violated its obligations under the Genocide Convention in its treatment of the Rohingya.

The ICJ concluded public hearings on the merits of the case on January 29, 2026. The court’s official case record, however, has not yet publicly listed a date for delivery of the judgment.

Bangladesh Praises Gambia’s Role in ICJ Case

Kobir praised The Gambia for taking the Rohingya case before the world court and stressed the importance of continued cooperation between Dhaka and Banjul on accountability.

He also called for closer diplomatic coordination to ensure that the Rohingya crisis remains high on the international agenda.

Bangladesh said such cooperation would be particularly important during its foreign minister’s presidency of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly.

Dhaka Calls for Safe and Voluntary Rohingya Return

Kobir also reiterated Bangladesh’s call for a comprehensive and sustainable solution to the Rohingya crisis, including the safe, dignified and voluntary return of refugees to Myanmar.

Bangladesh currently hosts a large Rohingya refugee population, most of whom fled Myanmar’s Rakhine State following military operations in 2017.

Repeated attempts to begin large-scale repatriation have failed, while Rohingya refugees have continued to raise concerns about security, citizenship, freedom of movement and fundamental rights in Myanmar.

Qatar Talks Include Energy Cooperation and Regional Mediation

On the sidelines of the OIC meeting, Kobir separately met Qatar’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al-Muraikhi.

During the meeting, Bangladesh reaffirmed its support for Qatar’s mediation efforts between Iran and the United States and praised Doha’s role in promoting regional dialogue, peace and stability, according to the Bangladeshi Foreign Ministry.

Kobir also asked Qatar to prioritise liquefied natural gas supplies to Bangladesh once maritime movement through the Strait of Hormuz resumes.

The Qatari minister expressed readiness to strengthen energy cooperation with Bangladesh, while the two sides also discussed broader bilateral relations.

Bangladesh, Maldives Discuss Bilateral Issues

Kobir also held a brief meeting with Maldives Foreign Minister Iruthisham Adam, during which the two officials discussed bilateral relations and exchanged views on issues of mutual interest.

The meetings took place alongside the OIC extraordinary foreign ministers’ session in Jeddah, where Bangladesh continued to press for stronger international engagement on the Rohingya crisis.

For Rohingya refugees, the anticipated ICJ judgment could mark a significant legal milestone in the years-long effort to establish accountability for alleged atrocities in Myanmar.

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