"Yunus has used his first month to shift this dynamic with his bold stance, sending a clear message to #India, the #Bangladeshi people, and the intl community that he is serious about reclaiming the respect Bangladeshis once had," writes Faisal Mahmud. en.banglaoutlook.org/news/234665

8/8 Read more here: Bit.ly/RohingyaMassac…

We urgently appeal to the Government of India, the judiciary, and the international community to act now. The release of these refugees is not only a matter of legal obligation—it is a matter of humanity. We also urge international agencies, including UNHCR, to coordinate efforts

“I acted like I was a dead body after they shot me.” Fortify Rights spoke to survivors of the Arakan Army’s deadly attacks against Rohingya civilians in Myanmar. Int'l Criminal Court must investigate the AA crimes. Bit.ly/RohingyaMassac…

New book “Witness to Genocide: Chasing the #Rohingya Crisis in Southeast Asia.” Important book by Steve Sandford and Am.

#VIDEO captured from a Facebook livestream shows the devastating flood in Myittha township, Mandalay Region, central #Myanmar. The entire town is submerged, with most houses underwater. It is absolutely devastating to see the ongoing worsening of #MyanmarFlood. Our hearts go out

WATCH: #Rohingya survivors recount massacre by Arakan Army; Rohingya armed group aligns with the same military junta that committed genocide against Rohingya and continues to commit atrocities. Fortify Rights #Myanmar

Trump saying he won the presidential debate against Kamala Harris is exactly the comic relief I needed today. #VoteHarrisWalz2024 I hope all Americans exercise their right to vote. People around the world continue to die for the right to vote. We mustn’t squander it.

Myanmar journalists facing ‘terror campaign’ in deadliest year for media since coup theguardian.com/world/2024/sep…

"The Arakan Army was very upset that the Myanmar military conscripted Rohingya and made them fight against the AA,” and “in the early months of this year the AA had been helping some Rohingya populations,"⁩ ⁦John Quinley III⁩ ⁦Fortify Rights told ABC. abc.net.au/news/2024-09-1…

Psychedelics-assisted treatment offers much promise to treat common mental health challenges. See my thoughts on a recent event exploring psychedelics science, regulation, and advocacy: virg.in/4d78IFh

"The once arrogant Myanmar Army is now facing humiliating defeats everywhere. They are systematically retreating from one base to another, and soon they may tumble like a row of dominoes." The Irrawaddy (Eng) interviews Arakan Army's Twan Mrat Naing #Myanmar irrawaddy.com/in-person/inte…

We appreciate that the AA is defeating the #Burmese force which is necessary to oust #military regime but the #AA position over the #Rohingya issue is not clear!! It should be put in place first!

Today, 124 member states voted in favor of a United Nations resolution demanding that Israel comply without delay with all of its legal obligations under int’ law and the CIJ_ICJ ruling. 🇳🇴 was a proud co-sponsor. This is an unequivocal message to Israel and a victory for int’ law.

Despite suffering from the military junta's brutality, women and the LGTBQ community are fighting to save Myanmar. My latest report, "Courage Amid Crisis: Gendered Impacts of the Coup and the Pursuit of Gender Equality in Myanmar" is now in Burmese: ohchr.org/sites/default/…

Swedish authorities “charged a 52-year-old woman associated with the Islamic State group with genocide, crimes against humanity and serious war crimes against Yazidi women and children in Syria.” trib.al/K1R02mA

Bangladesh 🇧🇩 “This madness will be our undoing,” writes the The Daily Star editorial. Incidents of mob justice at universities must be investigated and those responsible held accountable. thedailystar.net/opinion/editor…

We’re thrilled to welcome Peter Bouckaert to the team Fortify Rights!

Looking forward to reading the latest from Timothy Snyder

Russia is using all forms of violence to intimidate and subjugate Ukrainians. This criminal policy includes the use of torture and sexual violence against both POWs and civilians in the occupied territories, as well as creating unlivable conditions for the rest of Ukraine through