Tropical Cyclone Yasa was the second-strongest cyclone on record to make landfall in Fiji. Here’s what is at stake and what must be done.
Refugees International Urges Action on Myanmar
Refugees International continues to stand with the people of Myanmar and urges all countries to demand that the military cease its assault on civilians, release those detained, and pursue a democratic path that respects the rights of all minority communities.
UN: Joint Call for a Global Arms Embargo on Myanmar
137 organizations call on the United Nations Security Council and UN member states to urgently institute a coordinated, global arms embargo on Myanmar in response to the February 1, 2021 military coup that has deprived the people of Myanmar of the right to democratically elect their government.
Fair Observer: Myanmar: What Comes Next for Minority Groups?
Ethnic minority groups in Myanmar know all too well that the military is capable of—and willing to execute—mass atrocities.
Foreign Policy: The United States Should Give Fleeing Uighurs a Home
Washington has already taken steps to help Uighurs facing persecution, but it must do more.
President Biden’s Announcement of Burma Sanctions Is a Welcome Step, But More Must Be Done
Senior Advocate for Human Rights Daniel P. Sullivan responds to President Biden’s sanctions on Myanmar after the recent coup.
Refugees International Condemns Military Coup in Myanmar
Refugees International condemns the Myanmar military’s declaration of a state of emergency and the arrest of civilian leaders including Aung San Suu Kyi.
Critical Policy Advice for President-Elect Biden: Leading a Global Response on the Rohingya Crisis
The Biden administration has an opportunity to change the trajectory of the Rohingya crisis and hold perpetrators accountable.
Bangladesh Must Halt Planned Relocation of Rohingya Refugees to Bhasan Char
Bangladesh’s announced plan to begin relocating Rohingya refugees this week to Bhasan Char—an isolated island in the Bay of Bengal—is short-sighted and inhumane.
Donors Must Recommit to Afghanistan
Donors will need to recommit to Afghanistan by pledging generously in Geneva this week. The future of millions of Afghans depends on it.