RFA Burmese interview with Nicholas Koumjian (part 2)

Nicholas Koumjian, Head of the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar, responds to questions related to the lack of access to crime scenes in Myanmar, the methodology of the Independent Commission of Enquiry on Myanmar’s report, and the importance of...
Myanmar Mechanism carries on its work despite the pandemic

Myanmar Mechanism carries on its work despite the pandemic

The United Nations Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar steadily pursued its mission over the last months despite dealing with the extraordinary circumstances resulting from the global COVID-19 pandemic. In its second annual report, the Mechanism...
Myanmar Mechanism In Depth  – Interview with Shyamala Alagendra

Myanmar Mechanism In Depth – Interview with Shyamala Alagendra

The Mechanism’s most valuable resource are its people. We gather a diverse group of dedicated, expert staff, with significant experience in conducting and supporting complex investigations into allegations of serious international crimes. As part of a series on...
RFA Burmese interview with Nicholas Koumjian (part 1)

RFA Burmese interview with Nicholas Koumjian (part 1)

In the first part of the interview with RFA Burmese, Nicholas Koumjian, Head of the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar, addresses questions on the missions of the IIMM, how the pandemic affects its work, and the importance of Myanmar’s...
The Mechanism was created to help Myanmar and its people

The Mechanism was created to help Myanmar and its people

By Nicholas Koumjian The global coronavirus pandemic has understandably dominated the attention of Asia and the entire world in recent months. But the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar has a message to send: our investigations are open and the virus will...