Dhaka: Reacting to the Bangladesh Protests, UN Rights Chief Volker Turk has urged the government to end the ‘shocking violence’ and get the situation back to normal as soon as possible.
Fresh protests over the government job quota in Bangladesh have claimed 100 lives again as students demand PM Sheikh Hasina’s resignation.
UN Rights Chief Volker Turk Reacts to Bangladesh Protests
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk has reacted to the ongoing clashes in Bangladesh; which had stopped after the Supreme Court’s judgement but have resumed claiming nearly 100 lives.
Volker Turk said, “The government must cease targeting those participating peacefully in the protest movement, immediately release those arbitrarily detained, restore full internet access, and create conditions for meaningful dialogue.”
‘Deliberate Incitement to Violence Must Immediately Cease’
The UN Rights Chief further said, “The continuing effort to suppress popular discontent, including through the excessive use of force, and the deliberate spread of misinformation and incitement to violence, must immediately cease.”
Expressing concern over the massive loss of life and property in the country, Turk has asked the government to end the ‘shocking violence’ and has also warned them of ‘further loss of life and wider destruction’ because of the protests and march planned by the students.
Bangladesh Protests: MEA Issues Advisory for Indian Nationals
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), on Sunday advised Indian nationals to avoid travelling to Bangladesh, in the wake of the ongoing violent protests, which claimed the lives of over 90 people.
In the advisory, the MEA wrote, “All Indian nationals presently in Bangladesh are advised to exercise extreme caution, restrict their movements and remain in contact with the High Commission of India in Dhaka through their emergency phone numbers- 8801958383679, 8801958383680, 8801937400591.”
What is Happening in Bangladesh?
A fresh round of clashes erupted in Bangladesh over the weekend after nearly 100 people were killed while hundreds of others suffered injuries after clashes broke out between protesters and ruling party Awami League’s supporters.
The protesters gathered in different parts of the country demanding Sheikh Hasina’s resignation.
Mobile internet services in parts of Bangladesh have been suspended and a curfew was announced in Dhaka to shut down protests in the country. The curfew starts at 6 pm and will continue indefinitely.
At least 98 people have been killed in clashes, shootings and counter-chases across Bangladesh, PTI reported quoting Bengali-language newspaper Prothom Alo.
This comes days after more than 200 people were killed in violent clashes between the police and mostly student protesters demanding an end to the controversial “quota system” that reserved almost 30 per cent of government jobs for relatives of veterans who fought in Bangladesh’s War of Independence in 1971.
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