Announcements and Recent Analysis

Current Mass Atrocities Facing Civilians in Burma: Key Takeaways from Experts

Director Kikoler Delivers Remarks for “Living Under Threat: Civilians Across Burma”

An Interview with Ambassador Michèle Taylor

We spoke with Ambassador Michèle Taylor, US Permanent Representative to the UN Human Rights Council, about her family’s experience surviving the Holocaust and the impact that made on her human rights and atrocity prevention work.

Experiencing Forced Displacement: Burma

Between August 25 and September 4, 2017, Rohingya villages across Burma’s Rakhine State experienced what they would each come to know as their own “Massacre Day.” Read about their experiences of forced displacement.

Perpetrators in Power: Growing Mass Atrocity Risk in Post-coup Burma

One year after Burma’s military leaders seized power in a coup, the risk of further mass atrocities against the Rohingya and other ethnic and religious minorities across the country is growing.

Risks of Mass Atrocities in Burma Post-Coup

The Rohingya remain at heightened risk of genocide and mass atrocities. Other vulnerable groups include ethnic and religious minorities in areas where armed groups are fighting the Tatmadaw. In particular, an increased military offensive in Chin State in northwestern Burma is raising red flags of potential mass atrocities.

Rohingya Remain at Risk of Genocide on Fourth Anniversary of Military’s Attacks

On the fourth anniversary of the Burmese military’s genocidal attacks on the Rohingya population we urge the world not to forget the victims and survivors. 

Denying Rights to Citizenship and Participation in Public Affairs: Genocide Risk Factors in Burma

This report examines how Burma can uphold its obligations to prevent genocide as called for by the International Court of Justice. It looks at rights to citizenship and participation in public affairs.

Rohingya Join Virtual Launch of New Burma Exhibition

Rohingya survivors told us their stories. We let them know their messages are being heard around the world.

Burma’s 2020 Elections and Implications for Future Atrocity Risk

The elections themselves are unlikely to trigger mass atrocities, but they may solidify marginalization of the Rohingya, keeping them at risk of mass atrocities, including genocide.