Rohingya massacres one year on. Tell Theresa May to act

Fake photos in #Myanmar army’s ‚True News‘ book on the #Rohingya crisis

A @Reuters exclusive:https://t.co/sBmqgtQON1 pic.twitter.com/csSJupoWnk

— Lotte Leicht (@LotteLeicht1) 31. August 2018

Does anyone have a functioning web archive link to this re-education page with the much-cited photo? The one on https://t.co/Nm8e7scXHj is faulty. https://t.co/WwUUXkv7U7

— Adrian Zenz (@adrianzenz) 27. August 2018

Thank you Sweden for supporting the referral of Burma to the #ICC. Other UNSC members must now follow and support UN FFM’s recommendations. UK @10DowningStreet must stop protecting Burmese military. https://t.co/gwNksQJQYk

— Burma Campaign UK (@burmacampaignuk) 29. August 2018

“It is simply not credible for the British government to claim it supports justice and accountability and then refuse to support referring Burma to the ICC, which was specifically set up for cases like this,” said @MarkFarmaner https://t.co/fCdJLaINFC

— Burma Campaign UK (@burmacampaignuk) 29. August 2018

KHRG is proud to present our new report, ‚Development Without Us‘: Village Agency and Land Confiscations in Southeast Myanmar. https://t.co/5lBNHUguyf#VillageAgency #FPIC #HumanRights pic.twitter.com/3qOqMw9lSm

— KHRG (@khrg) 29. August 2018

Avon Cosmetics (@AvonInsider) signs the 2018 #TransitionAccord, bringing the number of company signatories to 190. The Accord now covers 1,681 RMG factories, 7 factories producing home textiles & fabric accessories and >2 million workers. @IndustriALL_GU @uniglobalunion

— Bangladesh Accord (@banglaccord) 30. August 2018

Given the weakness of international sanctions in response to the crisis, which have avoided targeting [Senior General] Min Aung Hlaing, Facebook shutting down his Facebook page is probably the strongest sanction he has faced so far. – BCUK @MarkFarmaner, https://t.co/sQ1a6V5EsJ

— Burma Campaign UK (@burmacampaignuk) 28. August 2018

Important piece by @alextomo and @c4news on the deteriorating human rights crisis in #Bangladesh also raises questions as to the hypocrisy of @TulipSiddiq https://t.co/TS4bQIE1Ih

— Toby Cadman (@tobycadman) 29. August 2018

Should #Myanmar prove “unwilling or incapable of ensuring justice” then the #UN should step in and establish an int’l judicial mechanism to ensure justice for atrocity crimes, #Malaysia’s foreign ministry says.https://t.co/xzSINkt9B5

— Lotte Leicht (@LotteLeicht1) 29. August 2018

„Given the weakness of international sanctions in response to the crisis, which have avoided targeting [Senior General] Min Aung Hlaing, Facebook shutting down his Facebook page is probably the strongest sanction he has faced so far.“ – @MarkFarmaner.

— The Myanmar Times (@TheMyanmarTimes) 28. August 2018

Myanmar Generals Should Face Genocide Charges, UN Panel Says – https://t.co/MV5eSWIGhP

— Opinio Juris (@opiniojuris) 29. August 2018

‚The Gravest Crimes Under International Law‘ – https://t.co/D3xcsbV1vz

— Opinio Juris (@opiniojuris) 29. August 2018

TAKE ACTION: Tell Theresa May to support referring Burma to the #ICC. Burma must be investigated for genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes. https://t.co/QMffau1NYZ

— Burma Campaign UK (@burmacampaignuk) 27. August 2018

#UN experts say he should be investigated for genocide & mass atrocities.

Now, in order to „prevent the spread of hate & misinformation,“ #Facebook blocks the commander-in-chief of #Myanmar’s armed forces, Min Aung Hlaing, from using its platform. https://t.co/Q2qaqbdRSc

— Lotte Leicht (@LotteLeicht1) 28. August 2018

– Myanmar Rohingya: Why Facebook banned an army chief https://t.co/4C266j6SKV

— Golnaz Esfandiari (@GEsfandiari) 28. August 2018

#UN probe presents evidence of genocide & atrocity crimes in #Myanmar

Now states shld act: Establish an #IIIM -similar to #Syria mechanism created by #UNGA– to advance criminal prosecutions

W/o justice, atrocities will continue!

WARNING: Graphic Images https://t.co/MHkcLjsU11

— Lotte Leicht (@LotteLeicht1) 27. August 2018

BREAKING: “#Myanmar’s senior military officials must be prosecuted for genocide and war crimes against the #Rohingya Muslims and other ethnic minorities, a UN fact-finding mission has urged.” via ⁦@AJEnglish⁩ https://t.co/Fz8Icn5XYz

— Mohammed Jamjoom (@MIJamjoom) 27. August 2018

“Unfortunately, to date, the British government, which is the official lead on Burma at the UNSC, has taken effectively the same position as China: it will not support a referral of Burma to the ICC,” @MarkFarmaner told @RFI_English https://t.co/gi1kPI8kIm

— Burma Campaign UK (@burmacampaignuk) 27. August 2018

#UN provided evidence of widespread, systemic & organized atrocities by #Myanmar forces

What’s needed now is criminal justice -not further inquiries.

First step: establish an UN #IIIM -similar to #Syria IIIM- to advance & assist criminal prosecutionshttps://t.co/or2FfKZxtH … https://t.co/izRlw23I47

— Lotte Leicht (@LotteLeicht1) 27. August 2018

UN investigators want Myanmar’s top military leaders to be prosecuted for genocide against Rohingya Muslims.

This video from our archives explains why Commander-in-Chief Min Aung Hlaing is the one person who could have stopped the atrocities. pic.twitter.com/fdnknrbjOW

— DW News (@dwnews) 27. August 2018

U.N. says Myanmar military had ‚genocidal intent‘ against Rohingya, says commander-in-chief and five generals should be prosecuted for gravest crimes under international law: https://t.co/5zHvZRoPh8 via @ReutersTV pic.twitter.com/fXFX4AkCZs

— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) 27. August 2018

„Refer #Myanmar to the ICC… Considering that accountability is currently unattainable domestically in Myanmar, impetus must come from int’l community“- Marzuki Darusman, Chairperson, Independent Int’l Fact-finding Mission. FULL report: https://t.co/Nom8PssF2I via @UNHumanRights pic.twitter.com/KRM8k3acNV

— UN Geneva (@UNGeneva) 27. August 2018

After eight and a half months in jail, Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo will have to wait another week for a verdict in Myanmar. They are strong and determined. They know they have done no wrong. They are honest reporters who were set up by police. #FreeWaLoneKyawSoeOo pic.twitter.com/8ACVYEQcB4

— Matthew Tostevin (@TostevinM) 27. August 2018

A great partnership!#Canada & #Germany, both committed to int’l justice, should provide much needed leadership to ensure the establishment of a #IIIM for #Myanmar -similar to #Syria IIIM- to advance criminal prosecutions, as called for by the #UN today. https://t.co/or2FfKZxtH https://t.co/4DwhyzgBDi

— Lotte Leicht (@LotteLeicht1) 27. August 2018

TAKE ACTION: A UN report has said Burma must be investigated for genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes. Sign our petition now calling on Theresa May to take a stand and support referring Burma to the International Criminal Court.
https://t.co/QMffau1NYZ

— Burma Campaign UK (@burmacampaignuk) 27. August 2018

UN Rohingya Genocide Finding – UK Must Stop Protecting Burmese Military From Justice https://t.co/K6iCmmKr11

— Burma Campaign UK (@burmacampaignuk) 27. August 2018

Our Director @MarkFarmaner talking to @France24_en after UN FFM’s report saying Burma must be investigated for genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes, calling on UK and UNSC to support referring Burma to the International Criminal Court. pic.twitter.com/eiOyiGS83g

— Burma Campaign UK (@burmacampaignuk) 27. August 2018

#Myanmar Generals should face #genocide charges, #UN experts say -presenting preliminary findings of a one year investigation.

The experts urge states to establish a IIIM (similar to the mechanism for #Syria) to advance & assist criminal prosecutions.

https://t.co/fpGdwPMnmJ

— Lotte Leicht (@LotteLeicht1) 27. August 2018

#UN experts present evidence of widespread, systemic & organized atrocities, incl rape&killings by #Myanmar forces

States shld heed UN call & establish a #IIIM -similar to #Syria IIIM- to advance&assist criminal prosecutions

W/o justice, crimes continue!https://t.co/or2FfKZxtH pic.twitter.com/jkL5IgJELL

— Lotte Leicht (@LotteLeicht1) 27. August 2018

#UN experts present overwhelming evidence of atrocity crimes by #Myanmar forces

UN members must heed the experts‘ call & establish a #IIIM -similar to the one for #Syria– to advance criminal prosecutions

W/o justice, atrocities will continue!#NeverAgainhttps://t.co/or2FfKZxtH pic.twitter.com/PlQnhgzckq

— Lotte Leicht (@LotteLeicht1) 27. August 2018

#UN experts present overwhelming evidence of atrocity crimes by #Myanmar security forces#EU & others shld step up & establish an #IIIM -similar to the #Syria IIIMechanism- to advance & assist criminal prosecutions

W/o justice, atrocities will continue! https://t.co/mRTxZW8XMM

— Lotte Leicht (@LotteLeicht1) 27. August 2018

Today, a #Myanmar court postponed its verdict in the case against two #Reuters reporters, who face 14-years in jail if found guilty. Their supposed crime? Uncovering a massacre by security forces in #Rakhine. @ReutersPR statement: https://t.co/Lc67uh8Mbx … #FreeWaLoneKyawSoeOo pic.twitter.com/qP7vCa0c8c

— Lotte Leicht (@LotteLeicht1) 27. August 2018

This powerful #UN report demonstrate the obvious need for concrete steps to advance criminal justice for atrocious crimes, instead of hollow condemnations. #UN members should step up & establish an #IIIM -as they did for #Syria– to advance & assist criminal prosecutions. Act now! https://t.co/yXKqhpEZ1e

— Lotte Leicht (@LotteLeicht1) 27. August 2018

#Myanmar: military leaders must be investigated for genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes. UN report says https://t.co/yp6VcXVWbL #humanrights

— HRC SECRETARIAT (@UN_HRC) 27. August 2018

#Myanmar has a legacy of atrocity crimes followed by impunity.

It would be „naive“ to think domestic processes will deliver justice for grave human rights crimes says #UN Fact-Finding Mission and calls on #UNSC to refer situation to the #ICC and #UNGA/HRC to establish a #IIIM. https://t.co/dat700kAAr

— Lotte Leicht (@LotteLeicht1) 27. August 2018

TAKE ACTION: Sign our petition now calling on Theresa May to turn her words into action. It’s time for the UK to take a stand and support referring Burma to the International Criminal Court. https://t.co/WZX1QY6Dbt

— Burma Campaign UK (@burmacampaignuk) 26. August 2018

Reposting this ahead of tomorrow, when a judge will rule on whether Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo are guilty of breaking the Official Secrets Act. Or, in other words, if journalism is a crime in Myanmar. https://t.co/dM5VRpf0Ur

— Poppy McPherson (@poppymcp) 26. August 2018

Unexpected postponement in verdict of Reuters journos in Myanmar. Judge is apparently unwell. Sources say he is ‘over-stressed’ by having to rule on such a controversial case. Presumably there is some stress on Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo too, given they face 14 years in jail. L

— Jonathan Head (@pakhead) 27. August 2018

Supporters of jailed @Reuters reporters Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo at the Myanmar court today. The verdict in the landmark case was postponed for another week due to what a court official said was the judge’s ill-health. So back to prison our colleagues went. #FreeWaLoneKyawSoeOo pic.twitter.com/kI5Drql1xS

— Andrew RC Marshall (@Journotopia) 27. August 2018

The #UN Fact-Finding Mission’s findings of atrocious crimes in Myanmar is now being presented at a press briefing.

Live coverage here:https://t.co/psWOxmZJdJ

— Lotte Leicht (@LotteLeicht1) 27. August 2018

Chinese leader urges fresh push against ’separatist elements‘ in Tibet https://t.co/mx7wp7u7ch

— claudio tecchio (@DossierTibet) 27. August 2018

„Beijing “encourages dependency using opaque contracts, predatory loan practices, and corrupt deals that mire nations in debt and undercut their sovereignty, denying them their long-term, self-sustaining growth,”“#BRI #beltandroadinitiative #Chinahttps://t.co/dnXlQcta4z pic.twitter.com/aZNq7dXSvs

— WorldUyghurCongress (@UyghurCongress) 27. August 2018

Why World Leaders Are Culpable Of Crimes Against Tibet https://t.co/vpn7nbTekQ

— claudio tecchio (@DossierTibet) 26. August 2018

„#Myanmar’s top military generals, incl Commander-in-Chief Senior-General Min Aung Hlaing, must be investigated & prosecuted for genocide in north of Rakhine State, & crimes against humanity & war crimes in Rakhine, Kachin & Shan States“ #UN probe urges https://t.co/or2FfKZxtH pic.twitter.com/mZ103TBkTK

— Lotte Leicht (@LotteLeicht1) 27. August 2018