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Malaysia: Implement International Arrest Warrant for Min Aung Hlaing

As Min Aung Hlaing, head of the Burmese military, begins his visit to Malaysia today, Burmese Rohingya Organisation UK (BROUK) called on the Government of Malaysia to implement the international arrest warrant issued by an Argentine court.

Min Aung Hlaing is one of 25 people against whom the Argentine Federal Court issued international arrest warrants in February 2025. The warrants were issued in the universal jurisdiction case initiated by BROUK to investigate the genocide and crimes against humanity committed against the Rohingya between 2012 and 2017.

The Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court has also requested an arrest warrant against him for crimes against humanity against the Rohingya, a request which either remains pending or may be under seal.

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BROUK: Malaysia is making a ‘deal with the devil’ over refugees

Malaysia’s decision to send people back to Burma while building closer ties with the Burmese military is an unforgivable betrayal of refugees and the people of Burma, Burmese Rohingya Organisation UK (BROUK) said today.

Tun Khin, President of BROUK, said:

“Anwar Ibrahim is making a deal with the devil. Refugees’ lives are being used as currency in a deal with the same military responsible for genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes.”

Malaysia has today begun the return process, with 1,476 people due to be sent back in the first phase of a wider plan involving up to 5,000 people.

The first group, due to be transported back on Burmese military vessels, were identified by the Burmese military themselves. UNHCR was excluded from checking who was being returned.

Many of those being sent back have been held in immigration detention. Malaysia has described the process as voluntary.

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UN rights chief calls for ‘reality check’ on Burma as BROUK warns Rohingya face erasure

The Burmese Rohingya Organisation UK (BROUK) today warned that Rohingya are being driven towards erasure from their homeland, as a new UN report documented continuing persecution by both the Burmese military and the Arakan Army.

BROUK President Tun Khin addressed the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva as part of an Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the report by UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk.

Tun Khin said there is no lack of evidence, international law or recommendations.

“What has been missing is action by Member States.”

Rohingya being erased from their homeland

The report documents widespread abuses against Rohingya by both the Burmese military and the Arakan Army, including arbitrary arrests, torture, sexual violence, forced labour and forced recruitment. Restrictions on movement, food and livelihoods are compounding the persecution and making it increasingly difficult for Rohingya to survive in their homeland.

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Joint Statement: 9 Years On: Accountability Needed for Myanmar Military Junta’s Atrocities Against the Rohingya

On the ninth anniversary of the 2017 Rohingya genocide, BROUK has joined 69 other Rohingya, Burmese and international human rights organisations in calling for urgent action to secure justice and accountability for atrocities against the Rohingya.

The joint statement highlights continuing abuses against Rohingya by the Burmese military and Arakan Army, the worsening humanitarian situation for Rohingya refugees and the urgent need to end decades of impunity.

The organisations call for stronger international action on accountability, targeted sanctions, a global arms embargo and increased humanitarian support and protection for Rohingya refugees.

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BROUK asks Argentinian court to seek Min Aung Hlaing’s extradition from Thailand

The Burmese Rohingya Organisation UK (BROUK) has petitioned the Argentinian judiciary to seek the extradition of Min Aung Hlaing from Thailand during his upcoming visit to the country.

BROUK initiated the Argentina universal jurisdiction case in 2019. In February 2025, international arrest warrants were issued against Min Aung Hlaing and other senior Burmese military officials on charges of genocide and crimes against humanity.

Burmese military leader Min Aung Hlaing is expected to visit Thailand later this week, on 6-7 August, on the invitation of the Government of Thailand.

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Tun Khin speaks to CIVICUS on justice and accountability for the Rohingya genocide

BROUK President Tun Khin has spoken to CIVICUS about ongoing efforts to hold the Burmese military accountable for atrocities committed against the Rohingya.

The interview discusses international justice efforts at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), International Criminal Court (ICC) and through universal jurisdiction, as well as the continuing persecution of the Rohingya. Tun Khin also stated that justice for the Rohingya must go beyond legal processes alone.

He told CIVICUS:

“Justice means more than legal cases. It means returning to our land, going back to our villages and restoring the rights that have been taken away from us by the Burmese military.”

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Burma faces the ICJ as atrocities against the Rohingya continue

“After six long years, Burma will finally have to answer before the Court for the crimes of 2017,” said Tun Khin, President of the Burmese Rohingya Organisation UK (BROUK). “But the genocide against the Rohingya has far from ended. Rohingya continue to face atrocities, war crimes and crimes against humanity in Rakhine/Arakan, while more than one million people remain forcibly displaced and denied their right to return home.”

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