, Aug. 25 -- United Nations member states should take urgent action to end impunity for atrocities against the Rohingya people of Myanmar and reverse cuts in lifesaving assistance to Rohingya refugees as international courts move closer to delivering long-awaited justice, Fortify Rights said.

The Rohingya have waited far too long for justice, recognition, and a safe return.

"For Rohingya survivors, international justice is not an abstraction. It is one of the few remaining pathways to accountability after decades of persecution and repeated failures by states to protect them," said Lynn Htet, Human Rights Specialist at Fortify Rights. "This year could mark a turning point for justice for the Rohingya. UN member states should make sure i...