UN seeks probe into alleged acts of violence in Bangladesh

It seeks independent role from nat'l rights body

The UN human rights body has urged the authorities in Bangladesh to carry out "prompt, independent, impartial and effective" investigations into all alleged acts of violence and human rights violations related to the December 30 elections. The rights body also laid emphasis on holding accountable those responsible, regardless of their political affiliations. "We also call on the National Human Rights Commission (Bangladesh) to play an independent and proactive role," said Ravina Shamdasani, Spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, in a briefing note in Geneva on Friday.

Global support kept flowing on Awami League President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on her party's third consecutive win with absolute majority in 11the national election held on December 30.

HM Ershad-led Jatiya Party bagged 22 seats while BNP-led Jatiya Oikyafront got only seven seats. Independent candidates won three.

Ravina said they are concerned about violence and alleged human rights violations in Bangladesh before, during and after the recent elections on 30 December.

 

UN seeks probe into alleged acts of violence in Bangladesh

It seeks independent role from natl rights body

The UN human rights body has urged the authorities in Bangladesh to carry out prompt, independent, impartial and effective investigations into all alleged acts of violence and human rights violations related to the December 30 elections. The rights body also laid emphasis on holding accountable those responsible, regardless of their political affiliations. We also call on the National Human Rights Commission (Bangladesh) to play an independent and proactive role, said Ravina Shamdasani, Spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, in a briefing note in Geneva on Friday. Global support kept flowing on Awami League President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on her partys third consecutive win with absolute majority in 11the national election held on December 30. HM Ershad-led Jatiya Party bagged 22 seats while BNP-led Jatiya Oikyafront got only seven seats. Independent candidates won three. Ravina said they are concerned about violence and alleged human rights violations in Bangladesh before, during and after the recent elections on 30 December.