Missing crimes against humanity: Tariq Rahman

Disappearance is a crime against humanity, which is a gross violation of basic human rights, said BNP Acting Chairman Tariq Rahman. He said this in a speech on Thursday (August 29) on the occasion of the International Day of Remembrance for the Victims of Disappearances. This was informed in a circular signed by Ruhul Kabir Rizvi, Senior Joint Secretary General of BNP.

Tariq Rahman said, the misrule of the fallen autocratic fascist Sheikh Hasina has used disappearances to create a frightening situation in the public. Reliable human rights organizations have simultaneously revealed that since January 2009, more than seven hundred people have been disappeared by law enforcement agencies in Bangladesh. It is very painful, till date not a single case of justice has been served.

He said, these missing people were dear members of their families. Their dreams, love and beautiful future have been taken away. We do not know where these people are, but they have left behind a tragic and painful Bangladesh, where our earned human rights and values ​​have been robbed.

Stating that disappearance is recognized as an international crime, the Acting Chairman of BNP said that Article 7 (2) of the Rome Statute of ICC defines disappearance as a crime against humanity. And the need for justice for these human rights violations has been emphasized.

He also said that on the International Day of Remembrance of Missing Persons, we observe the day to remember the people who have gone missing across national borders, including political philosophy, race, language, ethnic group, culture, caste, etc. and also to express condolences to their families.

Bangladesh /RH