ABSTRACT

This edited volume addresses the broader aspects of the political and social landscape, human rights violations, accountability and advocacy efforts, and humanitarian challenges faced by the Rohingya from Myanmar.

The work brings together different voices of legal, policy, and international affairs experts to construct a framework which addresses the complex and nuanced issues comprising the Rohingya crisis. Although there is recognition that international legal mechanisms are moving forward more quickly than anticipated, these processes do not constitute standalone sustainable solutions. Myanmar’s myriad political, social cohesion, development and security challenges are likely to persist even as justice and accountability processes move forward. Thus, this book project is premised on the consensus that the international community should complement international justice mechanisms by looking toward creative and multi-faceted approaches in addition to justice and accountability.

This timely contribution will be of interest to academics, researchers, development practitioners, and human rights organizations.

chapter |10 pages

Introduction

The complex Rohingya humanitarian crisis

part Theme 1|60 pages

The Rohingya crisis and Myanmar's social and political landscape

chapter 1|42 pages

Political-legal considerations of the Rohingya refugee situation

Seeking accountability, relief, and solutions

chapter 2|16 pages

The double burden of lives in camps

Stateless Rohingya communities in Bangladesh and their multiple displacements

part Theme 2|116 pages

Justice and accountability

chapter 3|23 pages

A tale of two international law principles

Ensuring justice and accountability for the Rohingya

chapter 4|15 pages

Who speaks for the Rohingya?

Ideals and realities of intervention before the World Court

chapter 6|31 pages

Identifying ‘other Argentinas'

Variables in considering universal jurisdiction Forum States

part Theme 3|68 pages

Towards sustainable solutions