Rohingya in Burma Face New Risks Seven Years After Genocidal Attacks
Rohingya experts reflect on mass atrocity risks to Rohingya in Burma.
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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.
Director Kikoler Delivers Remarks for “Living Under Threat: Civilians Across Burma”
Simon-Skjodt Center Director Naomi Kikoler speaks at our June 21, 2023 event, 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.
One Year after US Genocide Determination, Rohingya Community Remains at Risk
One year ago, the United States made a historic determination: the atrocities committed against the Rohingya by the Burmese military constitute genocide and crimes against humanity. Now we must focus on protecting the Rohingya who have been displaced and those who remain in Burma.
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.
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.