Members of the Rohingya community have shared harrowing testimonies of killings and sexual violence allegedly committed by Myanmar's military, as a landmark genocide case unfolds at an international court. The hearings mark the first time survivors' accounts are being directly presented, with Myanmar accused of orchestrating a brutal campaign that forced over 700,000 Rohingya to flee to Bangladesh in 2017. Myanmar denies the allegations, arguing its actions were a legitimate response to insurgent attacks, while the Gambia, which brought the case, contends that the military's operations violated international conventions against genocide.

The trial is also examining the role of social media, particularly Facebook, in the spread of hate speech that fueled violence against the Rohingya. The outcome of the case, expected in 2026, could set significant precedents for how genocide is defined and prosecuted globally. Several Rohingya have traveled to the Netherlands to attend the hearings, which are anticipated to last three weeks, and the verdict may influence other ongoing international investigations.