A landmark case accusing Myanmar of committing genocide against minority Muslim Rohingya opened at the United Nations' top court on Monday. It is the first genocide case the International Court of Justice will hear in full in more than a decade.

Myanmar will face accusations Monday it is responsible for genocide against the Rohingya ethnic minority at the top court of the United Nations, as long-awaited hearings are set to begin.

Myanmar began a second round of voting Sunday in its first general election since a takeover that installed a military government five years ago.

Myanmar's junta opened polls on Sunday in the second phase of elections, continuing a vote democracy watchdogs say is letting the military prolong its rule in a civilian guise.