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.
October 2023 issue of the Bulletin
The Mechanism has collected copious evidence indicating that the Myanmar military has been committing bolder and more frequent attacks on civilians. The reports and accounts received show that these attacks include the intentional burning of villages, aerial...
Statement to the Human Rights Council by Mr. Nicholas Koumjian, Head of the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar, at the 54th Regular Session of the Human Rights Council
11 September 2023 Nicholas Koumjian, Head of the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar at the 54th Regular Session of the Human Rights Council. UN Photo / Jean Marc Ferré. Mister President, Excellencies, It is an honour to appear before you to present the...
The pursuit of justice for Rohingya – six years on
Statement by Nicholas Koumjian, Head of the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar Geneva, 25 August 2023 – Today marks six years since hundreds of thousands of Rohingya people were forced to flee their homes in Myanmar for refuge in neighboring...
Press Release: War crimes by Myanmar military are more frequent and brazen – Myanmar Mechanism Annual Report
Geneva, 8 August 2023 – There is strong evidence that the Myanmar military and its affiliate militias are committing increasingly frequent and brazen war crimes, according to information collected and analysed by the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar...
June 2023 issue of the Bulletin
With a dramatic increase in violence in Myanmar, the Mechanism is focusing its investigations on the gravest incidents and where the impact on victims is most severe, while continuing to investigate earlier crimes, particularly those committed in Rakhine State. This...
Two more years of atrocities in Myanmar
Statement by Nicholas Koumjian, Head of the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar Geneva, 1 February 2023 – Today marks exactly two years since the Myanmar military sent tanks into the streets in an effort to remove the elected government. Over this time, we...