Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar

Collecting the evidence needed to ensure that perpetrators of serious international crimes in Myanmar face justice

The Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar (IIMM or Mechanism) is committed to ensuring justice for victims of serious international crimes in Myanmar and holding perpetrators accountable.

Established by the UN Human Rights Council in 2018, the Mechanism investigates serious international crimes committed in Myanmar since 2011.

It collects, preserves and analyzes evidence, and prepares case files to share with relevant national, regional or international courts or tribunals who can use the information to prosecute perpetrators.

Statement by Mr. Nicholas Koumjian, Head of the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar, at the 79th Session of the Third Committee of the General Assembly

29 October 2024 Mister Chair, Excellencies, distinguished representatives It is an honour to update you on the progress of the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar. Since I appeared before this Committee a year ago, I regret to report that the frequency and...

October 2024 Bulletin: The Mechanism at HRC 57 and UNGA 79

24 October 2024 – The latest Bulletin issue highlights the Mechanism’s progress in collecting and analyzing evidence of increasingly frequent and brutal war crimes and crimes against humanity committed by many different parties to the ongoing conflicts. It also covers...

Statement on the integration of a gender perspective throughout the work of the Human Rights Council and that of its mechanisms (57th session of the Human Rights Council)

by Mr. Nicholas Koumjian, Head of the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar 30 September 2024 Mister President, Excellencies, It is an honour to address you on this important topic. The Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar was established by this...

Statement at the 57th Regular Session of the Human Rights Council

Statement to the Human Rights Council by Mr. Nicholas Koumjian, Head of the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar, at the 57th Regular Session of the Human Rights Council 9 September 2024 Mister President, Excellencies, It is an honour to present to this...

New Q&A with the Head of the Mechanism in Rohingya

18 July 2024 – Today the Mechanism has released five new Q&A videos in the Rohingya language featuring Nicholas Koumjian, the Head of the Mechanism, responding to questions about its work. The videos are now available to download, view and share. Videos What is...