Refugees International is deeply concerned about the failure of Myanmar’s neighbors to protect those seeking refuge from the Myanmar military’s February 2021 coup and ongoing attacks on civilians.
Open Letter to Secretary of State Blinken on the Public Health and Human Rights Crisis in Myanmar
Refugees International joins 20 other organization in calling Secretary Blinken to take immediate additional actions to address the public health and human rights crisis in Myanmar.
Immediate Assistance Needed as Fire Devastates Rohingya Camp in Bangladesh
Refugees International is deeply saddened by the devastating fire that has destroyed a large part of the Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh.
Refugees International Urges Action on Myanmar
Refugees International continues to stand with the people of Myanmar and urges all countries to demand that the military cease its assault on civilians, release those detained, and pursue a democratic path that respects the rights of all minority communities.
UN: Joint Call for a Global Arms Embargo on Myanmar
137 organizations call on the United Nations Security Council and UN member states to urgently institute a coordinated, global arms embargo on Myanmar in response to the February 1, 2021 military coup that has deprived the people of Myanmar of the right to democratically elect their government.
Fair Observer: Myanmar: What Comes Next for Minority Groups?
Ethnic minority groups in Myanmar know all too well that the military is capable of—and willing to execute—mass atrocities.
President Biden’s Announcement of Burma Sanctions Is a Welcome Step, But More Must Be Done
Senior Advocate for Human Rights Daniel P. Sullivan responds to President Biden’s sanctions on Myanmar after the recent coup.
Refugees International Condemns Military Coup in Myanmar
Refugees International condemns the Myanmar military’s declaration of a state of emergency and the arrest of civilian leaders including Aung San Suu Kyi.
Critical Policy Advice for President-Elect Biden: Leading a Global Response on the Rohingya Crisis
The Biden administration has an opportunity to change the trajectory of the Rohingya crisis and hold perpetrators accountable.
With Genocide Survivors Disenfranchised, Myanmar’s Election Will Not Be Free and Fair
The democratic world viewed Myanmar’s 2015 election as a milestone in the country’s transition to democracy. But this year’s election reveals just how far from the promise of democracy the country has fallen.