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 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...
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Seven years since the clearance operations against the Rohingya: the cycle of impunity must be broken

Statement by Nicholas Koumjian, Head of the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar Geneva, 22 August 2024 – This week marks seven years since a wave of violent atrocities by the Myanmar security forces drove hundreds of thousands of Rohingya women, men and...
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Evidence of an escalation in brutal atrocities committed by Myanmar military – Myanmar Mechanism Annual Report

Geneva, 13 August 2024 – There is substantial evidence that brutal war crimes and crimes against humanity committed by the Myanmar military have escalated at an alarming rate across the country, according to information collected and analysed by the Independent...
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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...

June 2024 Bulletin now available

25 June 2024 – The latest issue of the Mechanism’s Bulletin, published today, features an update on its investigations, including the impact of the United Nations’ cash flow crisis on its work. It also highlights the work of its open source investigators, the outcome...

Statement on the escalation of conflict in Rakhine State, Myanmar

Statement by Nicholas Koumjian, Head of the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar Geneva, 23 May 2024 – The Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar is closely monitoring the escalation in fighting in Rakhine State in Myanmar and assessing if crimes...