#Bangladesh: @volker_turk calls for peaceful, inclusive transition and accountability, says human rights can be roadmap to transitional authorities.
“This is a time for national healing” https://t.co/HzFb8dPMhy
"UNICEF has now confirmed that at least 32 children were killed during July’s protests, with many more injured and detained. This is a terrible loss. @UNICEF condemns all acts of violence."
Statement by @UNICEFROSA Regional Director @S_Wijesekera
https://t.co/AqgOB7uKDD
#Bangladesh: As rallies & internet restrictions continue, along with appalling new reports of violence by security forces & groups affiliated with the Govt, @volker_turk urges immediate steps by the Govt to prevent further violence & ensure accountability, right to peaceful assembly & right to information.
As of 8 pm Bangladesh time (3pm UK time), the following news from journalists in Bangladesh about the student protests:
- According to a list at the emergency wards of the Dhaka Medical College Hospital (seen by journalists) at least 19 people were killed today, bringing the total confirmed death toll of student protestors/bystanders since Monday at the hands of law enforcement authorities (according to reporters) to 64;
- significant escalation of violence following Friday prayers, including protestors attacking police officers, and in the district town of Narsingdi, protestors stormed the jail resulting in the freeing of hundreds of prisoners ;
- Obaidul Quader, a minister and senior governing Awami League leader has been quoted as saying that the security forces must be tough against the protestors.
(tThe Bangladesh government has since yesterday cut all internet within the country making the reporting of news extremely difficult)
BANGLADESH 🇧🇩: The rising death toll is a shocking indictment of the absolute intolerance shown by the Bangladeshi authorities to protest and dissent. The unlawful force used against protesters shows a callous disregard for the right to life and an abject failure by law enforcement officials to uphold their obligations under domestic and international human rights law.
The law enforcement agencies must immediately end their unlawful use of lethal force against protesters and ensure that the right of people to peaceful assembly is guaranteed in law and practice. #ProtectTheProtest #SaveBangladeshiStudents
Read more: https://t.co/iUnOH3OdDh
The Bangladesh Awami League government now appears desperate to remove all possible sources of protest against the government, even if they simply involve a dozen men holding a prayer meeting on the curb-side
Death of a hero in Bangladesh. How Abu Saeed, a young man in Bangladesh protesting restrictive quota in government jobs in a stagnant economy, faced armed police alone with his mortal body. A hero who is as brave as the lone protester in Tiananmen Square facing rows of tanks. But while the tanks of the Chinese regime did not hurt the lone protester, the police of the Bangladeshi regime did not hesitate a minute to shoot the unarmed and non-threatening young man.
#StepDownSheikhHasina
Dear Bangladesh has been cut off from the internet world. Those who have the opportunity tweet #StarLinkforBangladesh, post on Facebook and other social media. 🥺🥺🥺 Fast expatriate brothers post.
Everyone write it and post it
Starlink is Elon Musk's free internet service.
#Bangladesh has been cut off from all international communication. The authoritarian regime has shut down the cellular network and the internet. Fixed landlines are not working—it's a total blackout. @elonmusk please provide @Starlink services for Bangladeshi people who are faceing widespread violence by fascist regime.
#Bangladesh: @volker_turk calls for accountability after reports of deadly violence.
All sides must exercise restraint & security forces must ensure that use of force is in line with international human rights law.
Engaging young population is best and only way forward.
Witness testimony, video and photographic analysis confirm police in Bangladesh used unlawful force against protesters.
Read more👇
https://t.co/UacGNYC3A4
#Bangladesh: @volker_turk urges authorities to engage w/ student protesters. All acts of violence & use of force, esp. resulting in loss of life, must be investigated & perpetrators held to account. Freedom of expression & peaceful assembly are fundamental human rights
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More than 6,700 languages are spoken worldwide, but at least 40% are threatened with extinction.
Education plays a key role in keeping them alive.
@UNESCO works to promote mother language-based education: https://t.co/nMfru28YO2
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