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Coordinate With International Criminal Court To Ensure Accountability For Crimes By Rohingya Militant Commander
Friday, 21 March 2025, 3:19 pm | Fortify Rights
Bangladesh authorities are reportedly holding Ata Ullah and other members of ARSA in remand for offenses under the Bangladesh Anti-Terrorism Act and other crimes. More >>
U.S.: Ensure Ukrainian Territorial Integrity, Accountability For War Crimes
Wednesday, 19 March 2025, 3:02 pm | Fortify Rights
U.S. President Trump to speak with Putin on Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine More >>
Hold Rohingya Militants Accountable For War Crimes, Cooperate With International Mechanisms
Tuesday, 18 March 2025, 6:51 pm | Fortify Rights
New Report Exposes Killings, Abductions, Torture, and Other Serious Violations by Rohingya Militant Groups in Bangladesh More >>
Bangladesh, Arakan Army: Establish Humanitarian Corridor For War-Affected Civilians In Myanmar
Thursday, 13 March 2025, 10:25 pm | Fortify Rights
Myanmar junta’s restrictions on aid may constitute war crimes More >>
Thailand: Hold Officials Accountable For Forced Return Of Uyghur Refugees To China
Saturday, 1 March 2025, 5:35 am | Fortify Rights
Sources report that Thai authorities forced more than 40 Uyghurs back to China where they likely face persecution. More >>
Bangladesh: Ensure Justice For Victims Of Security Forces’ Crackdown, Reform Domestic Tribunal
Monday, 17 February 2025, 10:21 pm | Fortify Rights
U.N. Fact-Finding Mission calls for further investigation into possible crimes against humanity under ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina More >>
Lawyers Council Of Thailand Takes Case Of Myanmar National Tortured To Death By Thai Soldiers
Thursday, 13 February 2025, 6:12 pm | Fortify Rights
Lawyers Council of Thailand Takes Case of Myanmar National Tortured to Death by Thai Soldiers More >>
Myanmar Junta Soldiers Beheaded And Mutilated Civilians In Apparent War Crimes In Sagaing Region
Wednesday, 5 February 2025, 9:43 pm | Fortify Rights
ICC member states must urgently refer Myanmar to Chief Prosecutor for investigation and prosecution. More >>
U.N. Member States: Take Urgent Action To End Mass Atrocities In Myanmar
Friday, 31 January 2025, 9:28 pm | Fortify Rights
46 human rights groups detail steps needed to ensure accountability for atrocity crimes More >>
Myanmar: Arakan Army Admits To Executing Prisoners Of War
Monday, 27 January 2025, 6:08 pm | Fortify Rights
Hours after Fortify Rights published its findings, AA spokesperson Khaing Thuka acknowledged the authenticity of the videos, condemned the killings, and said that those responsible had been identified and punished, providing no further details. More >>
International Criminal Court: Investigate Arakan Army's Filmed Execution Of Prisoners Of War
Thursday, 23 January 2025, 6:51 pm | Fortify Rights
(BANGKOK, January 23, 2025) — The International Criminal Court (ICC) should investigate war crimes committed by the Arakan Army (AA) in Rakhine State, Myanmar, said Fortify Rights today. New leaked video footage shows several AA soldiers and plain-clothed ... More >>
Thailand: Ensure Thai Soldiers Are Held To Account For Torture, Killing Of Myanmar National
Monday, 13 January 2025, 6:54 pm | Fortify Rights
“Thai authorities should finally take action to hold Aung Ko Ko’s killers to account,” said Matthew Smith, Chief Executive Officer of Fortify Rights. More >>
Thailand: End Impunity For Torture, Provide Justice For Myanmar National Killed By Thai Soldiers
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 11:22 pm | Fortify Rights
Thai parliament to host “national dialogue” on torture prevention. More >>
ICC Member States: Ensure Accountability For Ongoing International Crimes In Myanmar
Saturday, 30 November 2024, 11:51 pm | Fortify Rights
Arrest warrant sought for Myanmar General Min Aung Hlaing, Myanmar human rights defenders respond. More >>
Bangladesh: Ensure Accountability For Protest Killings And Violence, Support Survivors
Saturday, 30 November 2024, 10:30 pm | Fortify Rights
New investigation finds security forces and political party members killed peaceful protesters during Bangladesh’s revolution. More >>
Thailand: Hold Soldiers Accountable For Torture, Killing Of Myanmar National
Sunday, 24 November 2024, 1:31 pm | Fortify Rights
Aung Ko Ko lived in Thailand and was a former member of the Chor Ror Bor—a community-based security force trained by the Thai authorities. Eyewitnesses told Fortify Rights the soldiers initially detained and questioned Aung Ko Ko because he was a Myanmar ... More >>
Bangladesh: End Rohingya Refugee Pushbacks
Sunday, 24 November 2024, 12:27 pm | Fortify Rights
Bangladesh border guards continue to forcibly return Rohingya genocide survivors to Myanmar. More >>
Thailand: Withdraw Repressive Draft Law On Not-for-Profit Organizations
Sunday, 24 November 2024, 11:23 am | Fortify Rights
BANGKOK, November 21, 2024)—The Thai Government should immediately withdraw the Draft Act on Associations and Foundations, also known as the “NPO law,” which violates fundamental freedoms protected under international human rights law, said ... More >>
U.N. Security Council: Impose An Aviation Fuel And Arms Embargo On Myanmar Junta
Thursday, 31 October 2024, 12:36 pm | Fortify Rights
Children among victims of Myanmar junta airstrike attack on displaced civilians More >>
Ukraine: Parliament Completes Ratification Of Rome Statute
Monday, 21 October 2024, 8:50 am | Fortify Rights
Parliament's vote an important step for accountability efforts to address Russian crimes in Ukraine More >>