What did the UN report reveal about human rights violations during Bangladesh's former government under Sheikh Hasina?
The UN report released on Wednesday accused Bangladesh's former government of committing crimes against humanity during a critical period from July 1 to August 15 last year. The investigation documented approximately 1,400 people killed and thousands more injured during this timeframe. The report exposed the existence of hundreds of secret detention sites that operated under Sheikh Hasina's rule. These facilities were allegedly used to imprison and torture thousands of individuals who were detained without formal charges, representing systematic human rights violations. Following the student-led uprising that ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Chief Advisor Professor Yunus visited one of these detention sites to witness firsthand the conditions faced by detainees, highlighting the new government's commitment to transparency and accountability in addressing past abuses.
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UN Report on Human Rights Violations
Al Jazeera English·7 months ago
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