How the Aftermath of Burma’s Earthquake May Impact Mass Atrocities
This piece will explore the aftermath of Burma’s devastating earthquake and its potential impact on mass atrocity risks to civilians.
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Growing Risks of Renewed Mass Atrocities in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Thirty years after the genocide in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the country is in the grips of an escalating political crisis. In an interview with the Simon-Skjodt Center, Velma Šarić, founder and president of the Post-Conflict Research Center in Sarajevo, warns that without urgent international action, the risk of renewed violence and fragmentation of the state is growing.
South Sudan in Crisis
South Sudan has a history of mass atrocities. Despite a peace agreement in 2018 ending a brutal civil war, risk factors for mass atrocities remain. A return to fighting in January 2025 between the Sudanese People’s Liberation Movement and the SPLM In Opposition—along with a political breakdown at the highest levels of government—has created a very dangerous situation that is ripe for a return to large-scale, systematic attacks on civilians on the basis of their identity. This blog post outlines the recent crisis, what policy makers should monitor, and what can be done to help save lives.
Syrian Civil Society Working Toward a Just and Peaceful Future
Syrian civil society organizations are working tirelessly to advance justice and accountability, document the Assad regime’s crimes, search for missing Syrians, and advocate for an inclusive transition process.
Request for Arrest Warrants for Perpetrators of Genocide in Burma Help Advance Justice
An interview with Tun Khin, president of Burmese Rohingya Organisation UK.
Advancing Justice and Accountability in Syria after the Fall of Assad: Key Priorities
With the fall of the Assad regime, Syrians are working to rebuild their country and define their future. Throughout this transition, justice and accountability efforts should focus on four key areas: reuniting detainees and families, determining the fate of the missing and disappeared, documenting mass atrocity crimes, and establishing meaningful and inclusive justice processes.
Call for Applicants: Early Warning Project Fellowship on Mozambique
The US Holocaust Memorial Museum’s Simon-Skjodt Center for the Prevention of Genocide seeks applicants for a fellowship to assess risks of mass atrocities in Mozambique.
Light in the Darkness: Syrians Look Toward a Better Future for Their Country and Seek Justice for Mass Atrocity Crimes
For nearly 14 years, the Syrian people have suffered mass atrocity crimes as the Syrian regime attempted to silence their demands for a free, and democratic and peaceful Syria. Courageous Syrians, at great risk to themselves, documented mass atrocities and shared the truth with the world. While much about Syria’s future remains unknown, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's rapid fall from power this week has provided a glimmer of hope for Syrians that their dreams for the country may be within reach.
Leveraging Social Media for Genocide and Mass Atrocity Prevention
In a new report, our Davis Genocide Prevention Fellow Shannon Raj Singh explores how tools deployed or developed by social media platforms might reduce the risk of mass violence and contribute constructively to mass atrocity prevention efforts.
Call for Applications: Genocide and Atrocity Prevention Research Fellowships
The fellowships will provide support for policy-relevant research on the prevention or mitigation of mass atrocities.
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Country Case Studies
Find information on historical cases of genocide and other atrocities.