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World court acts to prevent Rohingya genocide

23/01/2020 GMT

BBC World Service - World Update, World court acts to prevent Rohingya genocide

The decision comes despite Aun San Suu Kyi defending her country in person last month

The decision comes despite Aun San Suu Kyi defending her country in person last month.

The ruling was made by the International Court of Justice in the Hague following a case brought by The Gambia. The decision comes despite Aun San Suu Kyi defending her country in person last month. Thousands of Rohingya died and more than 700,000 fled to Bangladesh during an army crackdown in 2017.

Also on the programme, the Chinese government has locked down the city of Wuhan to prevent the spread of coronavirus. We hear from a reporter in the city itself. And last night saw the final show from legendary fashion designer Jean Paul Gaultier. Is it really the end of a 50 year career?

(Picture: Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh Credit: Reuters / McKay)

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