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HRW urges interim govt to support UN-backed probe into recent grave abuses
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called on Bangladesh's interim government to seek a resolution at the upcoming session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) to establish an independent mechanism to investigate and pursue accountability for recent grave abuses in Bangladesh
Bangladesh arrested thousands in 'violent crackdown': HRW
Bangladesh has launched a sweeping and violent crackdown on opposition parties to "eliminate competition" ahead of general elections, including arresting almost 10,000 activists, Human Rights Watch said Monday
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Cutting Extrajudicial Killings: US satisfied with Rab’s progress
Visiting US Assistant Secretary Donald Lu yesterday expressed satisfaction that Rab reduced extrajudicial killings since late 2021, when the US imposed sanctions on the force.
HRW concerned about opposition members’ mass arrests; home minister rejects claims
Mass arrests and police raids of opposition party members’ homes raise serious concerns about violence and intimidation ahead of the upcoming parliamentary elections in Bangladesh due next year, Human Rights Watch said today (October 10, 2022).
Before Rohingya relocation, allow UN visit to Bhashan Char: HRW to govt
Human Rights Watch has called for Bangladesh government to allow a visit by the UN to Bhashan Char before any Rohingya relocation.
Arrest of migrant worker in Malaysia violates freedom of speech: HRW
The Malaysian authorities’ arrest of a Bangladeshi migrant worker who was featured in an Al Jazeera documentary was clear retaliation for his criticism of government policies towards migrants, Human Rights Watch says.
‘Find missing journalist accused under Digital Security Act’
Human Rights Watch said Bangladesh authorities should immediately locate journalist Shafiqul Islam Kajol, who has been missing from Dhaka since Tuesday.
Rohingya crisis: The wheels of int’l justice finally turning, says HRW
With two international courts now examining the atrocities committed against the Rohingyas in Myanmar, the wheels of international justice are finally turning, Human Rights Watch says in its World Report 2020.
Road Safety Movement: Halt 'arbitrary arrests', try attackers
Human Rights Watch yesterday urged the Bangladesh government to halt “arbitrary arrests, prosecute those involved in violent attacks, and immediately and unconditionally release people it has thrown in jail just for speaking out”.
Probe into report of torture on Shahidul Alam in custody: HRW
Human Rights Watch urges Bangladesh authorities to order an immediate investigation into reports that renowned photographer and activist, Shahidul Alam, was beaten while in custody.
HRW opposes plan to move Rohingyas
Bangladesh should dramatically improve living conditions for Rohingya in the world's largest refugee camp and scrap plans to move many to a flood-prone island, Human Rights Watch said yesterday.
Anti-narcotics drive: HRW for independent enquiry into 'violent deaths'
Human Rights Watch has urged the Bangladesh government to launch an independent investigation into allegations of extrajudicial killings in the ongoing “war on drugs.”
Bangladesh fails to address rights issue at UPR: HRW
The Bangladesh delegation to the United Nation’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR) failed to respond to pressing human rights concerns in the country, Human Rights Watch has said.
HRW asks Bangladesh to protect freedom of expression
The Human Rights Watch asks Bangladesh to repeal “draconian” Section 57 and says that the upcoming Digital Security Act is no different.
UNSC should refer Myanmar to ICC: HRW
Human Rights Watch says the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) should immediately refer the situation in Myanmar, including the widespread and systematic abuses against ethnic Rohingya, to the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Rights group calls for UN Rohingya resolution ahead of Myanmar visit
Human Rights Watch calls on for Myanmar's Rohingya crisis to be referred to the International Criminal Court, days before a UN Security Council delegation is due to arrive in the country.
Myanmar bulldozing Rohingya villages: HRW
New satellite imagery reveals the Burmese government has been bulldozing scores of depopulated Rohingya villages in northern Rakhine State, Human Rights Watch says.
End crackdown on opposition activists: HRW
Bangladesh should stop the arbitrary arrests and detention of opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) supporters and others, Human Rights Watch says.