Civilians Face Escalating Mass Atrocity Risks in Burma as Elections Approach
The Burmese military’s bid for international legitimacy imperils the country’s civilians.
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Latest Atrocities in El Fasher, Darfur are Devastating, Demanding Urgent Action
After years of credible warning, the latest genocidal campaign against non-Arab civilians in Darfur, Sudan, has begun.
Call for Applications: 2026–2027 Genocide and Atrocity Prevention Research Fellowships
The fellowships will provide support for policy-relevant research on the prevention or mitigation of mass atrocities.
Risk of Mass Atrocities: What to Watch in Bangladesh
In August 2024, a popular uprising in Bangladesh ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her political party, the Awami League, from power. The abrupt shift has raised concerns about heightened political instability and the potential for mass atrocities. This piece addresses concerning trends to monitor regarding the risk of large-scale, systematic, group-targeted, identity-based violence against civilians in the country.
How Peace Operations Can Help Prevent Genocide and Mass Atrocities
We interviewed leading peacekeeping practitioners about how peace operations can most effectively prevent genocide and mass atrocities. Explore key findings from our report, the latest addition to our "Lessons Learned in Preventing and Responding to Mass Atrocities" project.
How the Aftermath of Burma’s Earthquake May Impact Mass Atrocities
This piece will explore the aftermath of Burma’s devastating earthquake and its potential impact on mass atrocity risks to civilians.
Growing Risks of Renewed Mass Atrocities in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Thirty years after the genocide in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the country is in the grips of an escalating political crisis. In an interview with the Simon-Skjodt Center, Velma Šarić, founder and president of the Post-Conflict Research Center in Sarajevo, warns that without urgent international action, the risk of renewed violence and fragmentation of the state is growing.
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.
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.
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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Country Case Studies
Find information on historical cases of genocide and other atrocities.