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The Changing Face of Genocide: From Mass Death to Mass Trauma
April 23, 2022

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
April 21, 2022

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
March 21, 2022

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
June 01, 2021

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
February 10, 2021

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
January 21, 2021

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
May 06, 2020

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?
March 18, 2020

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.

The Truth About Myanmar’s Genocide Case Defense Lawyer
March 10, 2020

The Truth About Myanmar’s Genocide Case Defense Lawyer

By Andrew Nachemson
The focus on William Schabas’ history and personal views detracts from the more substantive issues at play in allegations of genocide in Myanmar.

Rohingya Case: International Court Begins Gathering Evidence
February 05, 2020

Rohingya Case: International Court Begins Gathering Evidence

By Associated Press
A court official said a team of investigators is visiting Rohingya refugee camps to collect evidence, and that justice will be delivered whether Myanmar cooperates or not.

Aung San Suu Kyi Slammed for Army Defense in Myanmar Genocide Case
December 13, 2019

Aung San Suu Kyi Slammed for Army Defense in Myanmar Genocide Case

By Aleks Furtula and Lorne Cook
The Nobel Peace laureate was blasted by opposing lawyers for defending the Myanmar army’s conduct in Rakhine state.
Suu Kyi’s Hague Appearance: Minding Myanmar’s Domestic Political Dynamics in the ICJ Genocide Case
December 10, 2019

Suu Kyi’s Hague Appearance: Minding Myanmar’s Domestic Political Dynamics in the ICJ Genocide Case

By Prashanth Parameswaran
While much of the focus may be on her international image, it will be important to consider the domestic political dynamics at play in Myanmar as well.  

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