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Myanmar genocide
Justice More Important Than Ever as Rohingya Mark Bleak Anniversary
By Tun Khin
“It is high time that the world takes action to end the genocide against the Rohingya, starting with supporting the international justice efforts.”
Will a Legal Case in Argentina Bring Justice for the Rohingya?
By Istiaque Ahamed
A case in Argentina, under the principle of universal jurisdiction, seeks to hold Myanmar's leaders accountable for the atrocities committed against the Rohingya people.
The Rohingya Crisis and the Myth of Myanmar Sovereignty
By Muhammad Estiak Hussian
Powerful actors like China, Russia, ASEAN, and many other nations have refused to act in the Rohingya crisis – usually citing Myanmar’s sovereignty and the principle of non-interference.
Does the World Care About Crimes Against Humanity in Asia?
By Philip Smucker
The ICC's decision to take action against Russia's Putin is in glaring contrast to its slow or non-existent response to myriad war crimes in Asia, from the wars in Vietnam to Afghanistan to Myanmar today.
The Changing Face of Genocide: From Mass Death to Mass Trauma
By Esther Brito
Learning from a long history of global inaction, regimes are pursuing a new form of genocide, as seen in campaigns against the Rohingya, the Uyghurs, and others.
How the Coup Shattered the Image of Myanmar’s Military
By Tun Myint
The Tatmadaw has slid from a repressive to a repugnant institution in public opinion.
The US Says Myanmar Committed Genocide in Assaults on Rohingya
By Sebastian Strangio
The declaration is long overdue, but accountability for Myanmar's military remains a long way off.
Why the US Should Recognize the Rohingya Genocide
By Michael P. Scharf, Paul R. Williams, and Milena Sterio
The Biden administration has a chance to reassert the United States’ moral authority on human rights.
Myanmar’s Generals Reshape Regional Political Dynamics
By Luke Hunt
Min Aung Hlaing's seizure of power in Myanmar has shaken up the region's diplomatic balance.
Biden Administration to Probe Rohingya Genocide Claim
By Sebastian Strangio
What would it mean for the U.S. government to officially declare the Myanmar atrocities "genocide"?
Outgoing UN Envoy Hopes Myanmar’s Suu Kyi Can Change
By Luke Hunt
Explosions heard in Rakhine villages as military searches door-to-door.
Will the ICJ Myanmar Ruling Help Bring Accountability for the Rohingya Crisis?
By Champa Patel and Ruma Mandal
Beyond refocusing the attention on the Rohingya crisis, the ruling raising questions about whether it might be an effective route for pursuing accountability.
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