- The International Court of Justice began hearings regarding alleged genocide against Myanmar's Rohingya Muslim minority.
- Gambia filed the case in 2019, accusing Myanmar of violating the Genocide Convention following a 2017 military operation.
- The court will hear evidence and testimony from both sides over the next three weeks, with Rohingya survivors hoping for justice.

A: Hey Hana! Did you hear about something big happening with Myanmar?

B: No, Kenji! What’s up?

A: It’s about the Rohingya people. They're in a court case!

B: A court case? Really? What's it about?

A: It’s about whether Myanmar committed genocide against them. It’s a really serious accusation.

B: Genocide? Wow, that’s terrible. What happened?

A: Back in 2017, Myanmar's army did a big operation in Rakhine state. Lots of people died, and over 700,000 Rohingya fled to Bangladesh.

B: That’s awful! So, Gambia is representing them?

A: Exactly! Gambia is bringing the case to the International Court of Justice, on behalf of some Muslim countries.

B: And Myanmar says they didn't do anything wrong?

A: Yep. They deny the allegations. It’s gotten complicated since Aung San Suu Kyi was removed from power.

B: Oh, right, the coup! So, who's representing them now?

A: A former military officer. It’s a bit crazy.

B: Poor Rohingya people! They just want to go home and have justice, right?

A: That's what one survivor said. They really want to make sure it never happens again.

B: It sounds like a long process. How long will it take?

A: The court is hearing arguments now, and it should last about three weeks. They’ll hear from both sides and from witnesses too.