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Current Mass Atrocities Facing Civilians in Burma: Key Takeaways from Experts
July 27, 2023
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.
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Director Kikoler Delivers Remarks for “Living Under Threat: Civilians Across Burma”
June 21, 2023
Simon-Skjodt Center Director Naomi Kikoler speaks at our June 21, 2023 event, Living Under Threat: Civilians Across Burma.
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An Interview with Ambassador Michèle Taylor
April 19, 2023
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.
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Experiencing Forced Displacement: Burma
April 28, 2022
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.
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Perpetrators in Power: Growing Mass Atrocity Risk in Post-coup Burma
January 28, 2022
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.
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Risks of Mass Atrocities in Burma Post-Coup
November 16, 2021
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.
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Rohingya Remain at Risk of Genocide on Fourth Anniversary of Military’s Attacks
August 23, 2021
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.
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Denying Rights to Citizenship and Participation in Public Affairs: Genocide Risk Factors in Burma
November 20, 2020
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.
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Rohingya Join Virtual Launch of New Burma Exhibition
November 9, 2020
Rohingya survivors told us their stories. We let them know their messages are being heard around the world.
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Burma’s 2020 Elections and Implications for Future Atrocity Risk
October 29, 2020
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.
