Responding to the Chief Adviser’s Call for Human Rights in Bangladesh
What is Amnesty International urging the Bangladeshi authorities to do?
- Conduct a swift, thorough, impartial, and independent investigation into crimes against minority communities
- Prosecute those responsible in fair and transparent trials
- Ensure justice, reparations, and non-recurrence
Amnesty International welcomes the interim government’s call for human rights and freedom of expression in Bangladesh. However, Babu Ram Pant, Deputy Regional Director for South Asia at Amnesty International emphasizes the importance of concrete actions to follow these words.
What are the key responsibilities of the new interim government?
The new interim government is urged to prioritize equality, non-discrimination, and bodily integrity for all individuals. Moreover, it should put an end to the culture of revenge attacks on political opponents that has plagued Bangladesh in the past.
Background
On August 13, 2024, Chief Adviser Prof Yunus addressed the Hindu community in response to reports of attacks on religious minority establishments post the previous government’s resignation. Amnesty International has long documented violence against minorities in Bangladesh.
The urgent need for protection of Hindu and other minority communities in Bangladesh is paramount, as highlighted by Amnesty International’s recent statement.
Source: www.amnesty.org