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South Sudan in Crisis
South Sudan has a history of mass atrocities. Despite a peace agreement in 2018 ending a brutal civil war, risk factors for mass atrocities remain. A return to fighting in January 2025 between the Sudanese People’s Liberation Movement and the SPLM In Opposition—along with a political breakdown at the highest levels of government—has created a very dangerous situation that is ripe for a return to large-scale, systematic attacks on civilians on the basis of their identity. This blog post outlines the recent crisis, what policy makers should monitor, and what can be done to help save lives.
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Syrian Civil Society Working Toward a Just and Peaceful Future
Syrian civil society organizations are working tirelessly to advance justice and accountability, document the Assad regime’s crimes, search for missing Syrians, and advocate for an inclusive transition process.
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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.
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Call for Applicants: Early Warning Project Fellowship on Mozambique
The US Holocaust Memorial Museum’s Simon-Skjodt Center for the Prevention of Genocide seeks applicants for a fellowship to assess risks of mass atrocities in Mozambique.
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Advancing Justice and Accountability in Syria after the Fall of Assad: Key Priorities
With the fall of the Assad regime, Syrians are working to rebuild their country and define their future. Throughout this transition, justice and accountability efforts should focus on four key areas: reuniting detainees and families, determining the fate of the missing and disappeared, documenting mass atrocity crimes, and establishing meaningful and inclusive justice processes.
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Light in the Darkness: Syrians Look Toward a Better Future for Their Country and Seek Justice for Mass Atrocity Crimes
For nearly 14 years, the Syrian people have suffered mass atrocity crimes as the Syrian regime attempted to silence their demands for a free, and democratic and peaceful Syria. Courageous Syrians, at great risk to themselves, documented mass atrocities and shared the truth with the world. While much about Syria’s future remains unknown, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's rapid fall from power this week has provided a glimmer of hope for Syrians that their dreams for the country may be within reach.
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Leveraging Social Media for Genocide and Mass Atrocity Prevention
In a new report, our Davis Genocide Prevention Fellow Shannon Raj Singh explores how tools deployed or developed by social media platforms might reduce the risk of mass violence and contribute constructively to mass atrocity prevention efforts.
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Call for Applications: Genocide and Atrocity Prevention Research Fellowships
The fellowships will provide support for policy-relevant research on the prevention or mitigation of mass atrocities.
Refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh Face Uncertain Future One Year After Fleeing to Armenia
One year ago, more than 100,00 ethnic Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh, fearing for their safety, fled Azerbaijan. Today, those who fled and those who remained behind face an uncertain future. There are serious security concerns for ethnic Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh and insufficient funding to support refugees in Armenia.
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How Social Bonds Can Be Lifelines for Victims of Mass Atrocities
Ambassador David Scheffer, Dr. Caroline Kaeb, and Madeline Babin explore how social bonds—financial instruments that raise funds for specific social projects while providing financial returns to investors—can provide essential support for victims.

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