CNI News
23 January 2026
The government in Nay Pyi Taw has issued a set of guidelines that the public must observe when expressing support for the Myanmar delegation (Agent of Myanmar), led by Minister U Ko Ko Hlaing, which is currently presenting its case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, Netherlands.
As the "Agent of Myanmar" team is currently undergoing legal proceedings in accordance with international laws, Nay Pyi Taw released four specific points for supporters to strictly follow—whether they are posting on social media or organizing support rallies in various towns and villages.
The four points are as follows:
Strictly avoid criticizing or insulting the ICJ court and its judges, and refrain from any speech or writing that could be perceived as applying pressure on them.
Do not use racially discriminatory language or expressions in speech, writing, or on handheld placards and banners.
Do not use the names of ethnic groups that are not recognized among the official indigenous ethnicities of Myanmar to spread hate speech.
Focus support solely on the fact that the "Agent of Myanmar" delegation is defending the case in court with solid evidence in accordance with international laws.
In 2016–2017, following simultaneous attacks by the ARSA terrorist group on 30 border guard outposts in Rakhine State, Hindus, Rakhine, and other ethnicities were killed.
Subsequently, the Myanmar military (Tatmadaw) conducted area clearance operations, leading to the displacement of Bengalis who fled toward Bangladesh.
Under these circumstances, Gambia filed a lawsuit at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, alleging that Myanmar committed genocide.
Myanmar has taken responsibility for responding to and resolving these allegations.
Accordingly, the ICJ is conducting hearings regarding the genocide allegations against Myanmar from January 12 to January 29, 2026.
A delegation led by Minister U Ko Ko Hlaing and Union Attorney General Daw Thida Oo is currently in attendance to represent the case.
Inside Myanmar, preparations are underway to hold ceremonies and rallies to express support for the Myanmar delegation currently facing the legal battle at the ICJ.
