UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (UNHC) Volker Turk today emphasized the need for accountability in addressing human rights violations linked to the July-August 2024 protests in Bangladesh.
Presenting the fact-finding report in Geneva on human rights violations and abuses related to the protests of July and August 2024 in Bangladesh, Turk described this moment as a pivotal opportunity for Bangladesh to deal with its past and overcome its past to reach a moment of healing and truth telling and that includes each and everyone within the society of the country.
Whatever differences are there, Turk stressed that it is “one country and one citizenship,” and it is a unique opportunity for each and every citizen of Bangladesh.
The High Commissioner engaged in discussions with UN member states and civil society representatives, focusing on accountability, justice, and human rights reforms in Bangladesh.
The event was attended by members of the interim government and civil society representatives from Bangladesh.বিস্তারিত