-2The intervening States were informed that the Court considered that it had been sufficiently informed of their positions by way of their written observations, and that it did not deem it necessary for them to take part in the oral proceedings, in accordance with Article 86, paragraph 2, of the Rules of Court. Earlier press releases relating to this case are available on the Court’s website. The hearings will be devoted to the merits of the case and will include the examination of witnesses and an expert called by the Parties. ___________ Schedule for the hearings The schedule for the hearings is as follows: Monday 12 January 2026 10 a.m.-1 p.m.: First round of oral argument (The Gambia) 3 p.m.-6 p.m.: First round of oral argument (The Gambia) Tuesday 13 January 2026 3 p.m.-6 p.m.: First round of oral argument (The Gambia) Wednesday 14 January 2026 10 a.m.-1 p.m.: First round of oral argument (The Gambia) 3 p.m.-6 p.m.: First round of oral argument (The Gambia) Thursday 15 January 2026 10 a.m.-1 p.m.: First round of oral argument (The Gambia) Friday 16 January 2026 10 a.m.-1 p.m.: First round of oral argument (Myanmar) 3 p.m.-6 p.m.: First round of oral argument (Myanmar) Monday 19 January 2026 10 a.m.-1 p.m.: First round of oral argument (Myanmar) 3 p.m.-6 p.m.: First round of oral argument (Myanmar) Tuesday 20 January 2026 10 a.m.-1 p.m.: First round of oral argument (Myanmar) 3 p.m.-6 p.m.: First round of oral argument (Myanmar) Wednesday 21 January 2026 10 a.m.-12.25 p.m.: Examination of witnesses (closed session) 3 p.m.-5.25 p.m.: Examination of witnesses (closed session) Thursday 22 January 2026 10 a.m.-12.25 p.m.: Examination of witnesses (closed session) 3 p.m.-4.15 p.m.: Examination of expert (The Gambia) Friday 23 January 2026 10 a.m.-12.25 p.m.: Examination of witness (closed session) Monday 26 January 2026 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 3 p.m.-6 p.m.: Second round of oral argument (The Gambia) Tuesday 27 January 2026 10 a.m.-1 p.m.: Second round of oral argument (The Gambia)