The United Nations wants justice for those involved in killings and rights violations in Bangladesh

The United Nations wants justice for those involved in the massive violence, loss of life and casualties during the student-crowd movement in Bangladesh. At the same time, the organization also commented that those involved in violence, loss of life and violations of human and political rights should be held accountable.

Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' spokesperson Stephen Dujarric made these comments in the statement on Bangladesh at the UN regular briefing on Tuesday (August 20) local time and in response to questions from journalists.

He said, the chief advisor of the new interim government of Bangladesh. Secretary General Antonio Guterres wrote a letter congratulating Muhammad Yunus. In the letter, he welcomed the efforts to restore peace in Bangladesh and organize the national parliament elections.

In today's briefing, spokesperson Stephen Dujarric first read a statement on the Bangladesh issue. Then he spoke in response to the questions asked by the journalist. In the statement, he said, “I have received some questions about a letter sent by the Secretary General (to Dr. Muhammad Yunus). I can tell you that Secretary General Antonio Guterres has written a letter congratulating Muhammad Yunus, the new Chief Adviser to the Interim Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh. In the letter, the Secretary General welcomed the efforts to restore peace in Bangladesh and hold parliamentary elections.

He said, in the letter, the Secretary General also said – he hopes, along with the voices of the minority and tribal communities, Dr. Yunus' government will adopt an inclusive approach. He is counting on the interim government of Bangladesh to ensure full protection of all citizens and especially minorities. Besides, to ensure the welfare of Rohingya refugees. Yunus was strongly urged by the Secretary-General, especially in view of the deteriorating situation in Myanmar.

Later, a journalist asked about the ongoing situation in Bangladesh. He said, I am thankful for the letter written by the Secretary General supporting Bangladesh when Bangladesh is moving towards stability at this critical time. 819 people died and at least 25,000 people were injured due to dictator Hasina's open fire during the student movement. Most of them were shot. The UN Secretary General has demanded justice for those involved in these killings and casualties?

In response, Stephen Dujarric, spokesman for the UN Secretary General, said, yes. We have been talking about accountability since the beginning of this particular crisis. Those involved in violence, loss of life and violations of human and political rights must be held accountable.

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