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Yunus Urges Preservation Of Atrocity Records Under Hasina's Regime

Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus urges preserving records on alleged "atrocities" under Sheikh Hasina's regime, seeking truth and justice, with UN support.

Chief Advisor of the interim government Mohammad Yunus
Chief Advisor of the interim government Mohammad Yunus | Photo: PTI
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Bangladesh's interim government's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has called for the 바카라meticulous preservation바카라 of records documenting alleged "atrocities" committed under the administration of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina.

During a Sunday meeting with United Nations officials, Yunus emphasized that without a proper archival system 바카라it is difficult to know the truth and ensure justice", the Dhaka Tribune newspaper reported.

 A statement issued by the chief adviser바카라s press wing said the chief adviser during his conversation with UN Resident Coordinator Gwen Lewis and UN human rights expert Huma Khan cited the crackdown on demonstrators at Shapla Chattar, police brutality against protesters following the Delwar Hossain Sayedee verdict, and years of alleged extrajudicial killings.

The UN officials, in response, reaffirmed their willingness to assist Bangladesh in documenting human rights abuses.

바카라This is a process of healing and truth-building,바카라 Lewis said, offering the UN바카라s expertise in technical assistance and capacity-building.

 Yunus also commended the organization바카라s recent fact-finding report on human rights violations following the July-August 2024 uprising that led to the end of 15 years of Awami League regime from power and Hasina's escape to India.

According to Lewis, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk will present the document at the Human Rights Council session in Geneva on March 5.

바카라We are very pleased that the UN has published this report; it is timely,바카라 Yunus said.

The discussion also touched on the plight of the Rohingya refugees, with Lewis expressing concern over dwindling international aid.

 UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will visit Bangladesh from March 13 to 16.

Lewis hopes this trip will refocus global attention on the refugee crisis.

바카라We are very worried about the money situation,바카라 Lewis said, noting that USD 15 million per month is required to sustain food supplies for Rohingya refugees and other basic needs.

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