United Nations wants to see Sheikh Hasina and those involved face accountability – Bangladesh Diplomat

The United Nations wants to see those involved, including the recently deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, face accountability for the killings and violence surrounding the student movement in Bangladesh. Stephen Dujarric, spokesman for the UN Secretary General, said this in a press briefing on Tuesday (August 20).

A journalist asked Stephen Dujarric at the press briefing, 'Bangladesh is moving towards stability. The United Nations has announced to support this country in this difficult time. But has the UN Secretary General said anything about bringing to justice those responsible for killing 819 people and injuring 25,000 people? Most of them were killed by bullets or dictator Sheikh Hasina's orders to shoot on sight.'

In response to such questions, the spokesperson of the UN Secretary General said, We have been talking about accountability since the beginning of this particular crisis. Accountability is needed for violence, loss of life and violations of human and political rights.

Before starting this question and answer period, the head of the interim government. Stephen Dujarric talks about a letter from UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres to Muhammad Yunus.

He said, I have received some questions about a letter sent by the Secretary General. I can tell you that the chief advisor of the interim government of Bangladesh. Guterres wrote a congratulatory letter to Muhammad Yunus. The Secretary General welcomed the efforts to restore peace in Bangladesh and hold parliamentary elections.

He said, the Secretary General said that the United Nations expects Dr. Yunus' government will adopt an inclusive approach, including the voices of the youth as well as women, minorities and indigenous communities. Guterres is counting on the interim government of Bangladesh to ensure full protection of all citizens of the country, especially minorities.

In addition, Dr. to ensure the well-being of Rohingya refugees. Stephen Dujarric said that the Secretary-General strongly urged Yunus.