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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Request for Arrest Warrants for Perpetrators of Genocide in Burma Help Advance Justice
An interview with Tun Khin, president of Burmese Rohingya Organisation UK.
Rohingya in Burma Face New Risks Seven Years After Genocidal Attacks
Rohingya experts reflect on mass atrocity risks to Rohingya in Burma.
Latest Attacks Against Rohingya Civilians Raise the Highest of Alarms
Rohingya civilians who have survived genocide and crimes against humanity seven years ago are again under attack.
Current Mass Atrocities Facing Civilians in Burma: Key Takeaways from Experts
In June 2023, the Museum’s Simon-Skjodt Center for the Prevention of Genocide brought together Burmese civil society leaders to discuss the mass atrocities being committed against civilian populations by the Burmese military and what the United States can do to mitigate these threats and prevent future atrocities. The following is a summary of the key points made by the speakers.
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.
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.
Practical Prevention: How the Genocide Convention’s Obligation to Prevent Applies to Myanmar
This is the first in a series of reports that explore whether Myanmar (Burma) is complying with its obligation to prevent genocide under the Genocide Convention.
Nowhere to Turn: Rohingya Trapped Between Ongoing Risk of Genocide and Deadly Spread of Coronavirus
As the coronavirus pandemic ravages the globe Rohingya refugees face an impossible predicament.
International Court of Justice Q&A: Gambia v. Myanmar
The International Court of Justice will examine whether Burma has committed genocide, and whether it has failed in its duty to prevent and punish the crime. This Q and A explores questions around the Court's hearings this week to explore potential provisional measures.
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