Genocide and International Criminal Accountability: Lessons from Myanmar and Gaza

This article examines the legal and political responses to alleged acts of genocide in Myanmar and Gaza, analyzing how international criminal accountability mechanisms have been invoked or hindered. Drawing on international legal frameworks such as the Genocide Convention, Rome Statute, and precedents from international tribunals, it explores the gaps in enforcement and prosecutorial will. The analysis focuses on the roles of the International Criminal Court (ICC), United Nations, and state parties in addressing atrocities. By comparing the cases of Myanmar’s Rohingya and the situation in Gaza, the article highlights the limitations of the international legal order in ensuring justice, and offers normative recommendations for reform.