What did the UN report reveal about casualties during the Bangladesh protests of July and August 2024?

According to the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights fact-finding report, an estimated 1,400 people may have been killed during the 45-day protest period in Bangladesh. The report, titled 'Human Rights Violations and Abuses Related to the Protests of July and August 2024 in Bangladesh,' was released on Wednesday. The UN body (OHCHR) determined that the vast majority of these casualties were caused by gunshots fired by Bangladesh security forces. This alarming finding highlights the severe human rights violations that occurred during the protest period, raising significant concerns about the actions of Bangladeshi authorities in response to civilian demonstrations.