Civilians Face Escalating Mass Atrocity Risks in Burma as Elections Approach
The Burmese military’s bid for international legitimacy imperils the country’s civilians.
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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.
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.
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.
Renewed Protests in Suwayda, Syria Enter 12th Month Despite Serious Risk
Syrian civilians are again speaking out in the face of sustained attacks from a government that violently suppresses criticism.
Syria’s Rukban Camp is Receiving Long Obstructed Humanitarian Aid
A community of 8,000 Syrians is receiving lifesaving supplies for the first time since 2019, thanks to one organization’s creative use of a little-known US government aid program.
Military Action Raises New Risks to Civilians in Nagorno-Karabakh
This piece examines new risks facing civilians in Nagorno-Karabakh and developments that should be monitored closely by the international community to help assess risk of mass atrocity.
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Country Case Studies
Find information on historical cases of genocide and other atrocities.