Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar
Human Rights Council resolution 39/2 “decides to establish an ongoing independent mechanism to collect, consolidate, preserve and analyse evidence of the most serious international crimes and violations of international law committed in Myanmar since 2011, and to prepare files in order to facilitate and expedite fair and independent criminal proceedings, in accordance with international law standards, in national, regional or international courts or tribunals that have or may in the future have jurisdiction over these crimes, in accordance with international law”
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Statement of Nicholas Koumjian, Head of the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar, on the reports of violence in Myanmar
11 February 2021 The Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar is closely following recent incidents related to the military’s seizure of power in Myanmar, including reports regarding the use of lethal force against peaceful protesters and the detention of...
Statement of Nicholas Koumjian, Head of the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar, on recent developments in Myanmar
02 February 2021 In accordance with our mandate, the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar is closely following recent events surrounding the military’s seizure of power in Myanmar. I sincerely hope for a peaceful resolution of the current crisis and I note...
Myanmar Mechanism participates in panel discussion on the International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide
Speaking in a panel discussion on lessons learned, opportunities and challenges of international justice for victims of the crime of genocide, Mr. Nicholas Koumjian, the Head of the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar, stressed the importance of preserving evidence while it is fresh.
Myanmar Mechanism launches Facebook page
The Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar is pleased to announce the launch of its own page on the Facebook platform to further bolster its public outreach efforts. This can be found on facebook.com/MyanmarMechanism. The aim of the Myanmar Mechanism’s...
Myanmar Mechanism participates in event with other UN accountability mechanisms
In a virtual event organised by the International Bar Association (IBA), the Head of the UN Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar joined counterparts from the UN International, Impartial Independent Mechanism for Syria (IIIM) and UN Accountability Team for...
Member States and civil society show support for Myanmar Mechanism in interactive dialogue
At its 45th regular session, the UN Human Rights Council held an the interactive dialogue with the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar during which a number of Member States and civil society organisations expressed their support for the Mechanism and...
Myanmar Mechanism calls for continued support of international community in the accountability efforts
Geneva, 14 September 2020 – In his second annual report to the United Nations Human Rights Council, the Head of the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar (Mechanism) outlined the significant progress that the Mechanism has made in its first full year of...
Statement to the Human Rights Council by Mr. Nicholas Koumjian, Head of the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar, on the 45th Regular Session of the Human Rights Council
14 September 2020 Madam President, Excellencies, It is an honour to present to the Council the second annual report of the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar. In the first full year of existence, the Mechanism has made significant progress in several...
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 accountability for crimes committed against ethnic groups in Myanmar despite the complex and slow process.
Myanmar Mechanism participates in civil society activities during Rohingya anniversary
As part of its continuing outreach efforts which unfold in the extraordinary circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar took part in two civil society virtual events held at the end of August 2020 to commemorate the...
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