![TheDavidBergman's tweet photo. In this leaked #Bangladesh government letter to Mr Volker Turk, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, dated 29 July, we find the fully formed narrative of the Bangladesh Government in seeking to minimise its role in the killings of students/ protestors/onlookers as well as placing all blame for the killings/violence on a "third force" involving "opposition political parties, religious extremist groups, and banned terrorist outfits".
There is nothing much new in the letter that we have not heard from the Government already in press conferences/interviews etc, although, it is notable that the government is stating that only "147" people died (an apparently clear underestimate of the actual numbers of dead) and it is concerned about the UN human rights organisation, of "aligning with the internationally financed and mobilized smear campaign being conducted against Bangladesh's security and law enforcement agencies."
I will be writing later on how this government narrative does not align itself with the evidence of what happened.
Here are the key points in the letter:
- "the movement was eventually infiltrated by third forces' comprising elements from some opposition political parties, religious extremist groups, and banned terrorist outfits. The third forces were led once again' by the BNP-Jamaat (Bangladesh Nationalist Party and Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami) alliance, along with their respective students wings. These forces seized the opportunity to misguide the protesting students by spreading misinformation. fanning provocative slogans and rhetoric, and inciting sporadic clashes and violence in certain University campuses. The situation soon exacerbated to the extent that some lives were unfortunately lost and certain egregious brutalities occurred under the cover of the students ...... From this point onwards, the situation went outside the control of the protesting students and was effectively taken over by the aforementioned third forces to unleash a reign of
terror, mayhem and anarchy. "
- These "opposing political and extremist forces managed to launch orchestrated attacks against some Key Point Installations" ...
- the government "has confirmed [on Sunday 28th] that 147 valuable lives were lost, including those of students.
police personnel and working people., mostly during the terrorist activities."
- "Government authorities have formed separate inquiry committees to unearth the facts behind the incidents of killings, violence, arson and vandalism, and to identify those responsible. ... The government has given assurance to the people that those found to be involved in the terror attacks would be brought to justice through the due process of law."
The letter also asks for the following three points to be given "due consideration" by UN human rights bodies
- the need for a "clear distinction made between the weeks-long students' movement and the terrorist activities that were perpetrated by the said third forces taking advantage of the
situation.
- in the "interest of conducting the ongoing judicial and administrative investigation/ inquiry processes, it would be appreciated if the Oftice and the related UN Human Rights mechanisms could refrain from making any conclusive statements that may otherwise influence
or shape public perception, including in the international media."
- it would be "expected of the [UN Human Rights] Office not to make sweeping comments about the independent judiciary and professional security sector in the country by way of joining certain local and international entities to malign and weaken these critical State institutions. It would be regrettable if OHCHR were to be considered to be aligning with the internationally financed and mobilized smear campaign being conducted against Bangladesh's security and law enforcement agencies with the ulterior motive of creating political and social upheaval in the country."](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GT0LdYuXEAAjoBU.jpg)
![TheDavidBergman's tweet photo. In this leaked #Bangladesh government letter to Mr Volker Turk, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, dated 29 July, we find the fully formed narrative of the Bangladesh Government in seeking to minimise its role in the killings of students/ protestors/onlookers as well as placing all blame for the killings/violence on a "third force" involving "opposition political parties, religious extremist groups, and banned terrorist outfits".
There is nothing much new in the letter that we have not heard from the Government already in press conferences/interviews etc, although, it is notable that the government is stating that only "147" people died (an apparently clear underestimate of the actual numbers of dead) and it is concerned about the UN human rights organisation, of "aligning with the internationally financed and mobilized smear campaign being conducted against Bangladesh's security and law enforcement agencies."
I will be writing later on how this government narrative does not align itself with the evidence of what happened.
Here are the key points in the letter:
- "the movement was eventually infiltrated by third forces' comprising elements from some opposition political parties, religious extremist groups, and banned terrorist outfits. The third forces were led once again' by the BNP-Jamaat (Bangladesh Nationalist Party and Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami) alliance, along with their respective students wings. These forces seized the opportunity to misguide the protesting students by spreading misinformation. fanning provocative slogans and rhetoric, and inciting sporadic clashes and violence in certain University campuses. The situation soon exacerbated to the extent that some lives were unfortunately lost and certain egregious brutalities occurred under the cover of the students ...... From this point onwards, the situation went outside the control of the protesting students and was effectively taken over by the aforementioned third forces to unleash a reign of
terror, mayhem and anarchy. "
- These "opposing political and extremist forces managed to launch orchestrated attacks against some Key Point Installations" ...
- the government "has confirmed [on Sunday 28th] that 147 valuable lives were lost, including those of students.
police personnel and working people., mostly during the terrorist activities."
- "Government authorities have formed separate inquiry committees to unearth the facts behind the incidents of killings, violence, arson and vandalism, and to identify those responsible. ... The government has given assurance to the people that those found to be involved in the terror attacks would be brought to justice through the due process of law."
The letter also asks for the following three points to be given "due consideration" by UN human rights bodies
- the need for a "clear distinction made between the weeks-long students' movement and the terrorist activities that were perpetrated by the said third forces taking advantage of the
situation.
- in the "interest of conducting the ongoing judicial and administrative investigation/ inquiry processes, it would be appreciated if the Oftice and the related UN Human Rights mechanisms could refrain from making any conclusive statements that may otherwise influence
or shape public perception, including in the international media."
- it would be "expected of the [UN Human Rights] Office not to make sweeping comments about the independent judiciary and professional security sector in the country by way of joining certain local and international entities to malign and weaken these critical State institutions. It would be regrettable if OHCHR were to be considered to be aligning with the internationally financed and mobilized smear campaign being conducted against Bangladesh's security and law enforcement agencies with the ulterior motive of creating political and social upheaval in the country."](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GT0LdXjXQAATwSa.jpg)
![TheDavidBergman's tweet photo. In this leaked #Bangladesh government letter to Mr Volker Turk, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, dated 29 July, we find the fully formed narrative of the Bangladesh Government in seeking to minimise its role in the killings of students/ protestors/onlookers as well as placing all blame for the killings/violence on a "third force" involving "opposition political parties, religious extremist groups, and banned terrorist outfits".
There is nothing much new in the letter that we have not heard from the Government already in press conferences/interviews etc, although, it is notable that the government is stating that only "147" people died (an apparently clear underestimate of the actual numbers of dead) and it is concerned about the UN human rights organisation, of "aligning with the internationally financed and mobilized smear campaign being conducted against Bangladesh's security and law enforcement agencies."
I will be writing later on how this government narrative does not align itself with the evidence of what happened.
Here are the key points in the letter:
- "the movement was eventually infiltrated by third forces' comprising elements from some opposition political parties, religious extremist groups, and banned terrorist outfits. The third forces were led once again' by the BNP-Jamaat (Bangladesh Nationalist Party and Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami) alliance, along with their respective students wings. These forces seized the opportunity to misguide the protesting students by spreading misinformation. fanning provocative slogans and rhetoric, and inciting sporadic clashes and violence in certain University campuses. The situation soon exacerbated to the extent that some lives were unfortunately lost and certain egregious brutalities occurred under the cover of the students ...... From this point onwards, the situation went outside the control of the protesting students and was effectively taken over by the aforementioned third forces to unleash a reign of
terror, mayhem and anarchy. "
- These "opposing political and extremist forces managed to launch orchestrated attacks against some Key Point Installations" ...
- the government "has confirmed [on Sunday 28th] that 147 valuable lives were lost, including those of students.
police personnel and working people., mostly during the terrorist activities."
- "Government authorities have formed separate inquiry committees to unearth the facts behind the incidents of killings, violence, arson and vandalism, and to identify those responsible. ... The government has given assurance to the people that those found to be involved in the terror attacks would be brought to justice through the due process of law."
The letter also asks for the following three points to be given "due consideration" by UN human rights bodies
- the need for a "clear distinction made between the weeks-long students' movement and the terrorist activities that were perpetrated by the said third forces taking advantage of the
situation.
- in the "interest of conducting the ongoing judicial and administrative investigation/ inquiry processes, it would be appreciated if the Oftice and the related UN Human Rights mechanisms could refrain from making any conclusive statements that may otherwise influence
or shape public perception, including in the international media."
- it would be "expected of the [UN Human Rights] Office not to make sweeping comments about the independent judiciary and professional security sector in the country by way of joining certain local and international entities to malign and weaken these critical State institutions. It would be regrettable if OHCHR were to be considered to be aligning with the internationally financed and mobilized smear campaign being conducted against Bangladesh's security and law enforcement agencies with the ulterior motive of creating political and social upheaval in the country."](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GT0LdXeWkAA3qc8.jpg)
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We have received a very disturbing video footage of a mass killing. Previously, we reported that 30 bodies with gunshot wounds were found in the morgue in Jatrabari.
Initially, we thought the police fired to protect themselves from an attack on the station. However, the footage clearly shows 30-40 people trapped behind a flyover pillar and a road island, unable to move due to heavy gunfire. Eventually, about a hundred police officers emerge from the station, firing wildly. As they advance, they spot the trapped individuals and open fire, killing most of them on the spot. Some tried to run but were caught in the chaos. One person, shot and crawling, was also killed. Another, wearing a white panjabi, was beaten and shot dead while begging for his life.
The scene is horrific and brutal, resembling an international war crime.
Students are guarding the Dhakeshwari Temple in Dhaka.
Video: Dhakeshwari Mandir, 1.00 am (midnight), August 6, 2024
#ProtectMinorities #ProtectAllFaiths #SafeBangladesh #NationalUnity #CommunalHarmony #HindusAreSafeInBangladesh
Scenes from Badda,Dhaka at 2 am.
The entire country is a fucking warzone rn.
Fake Tweets Alert!
Countless rumors and fake tweets are flooding X (former Twitter), directly inciting against the sovereignty and independence of Bangladesh. Following the coordinators' announcement, every area is forming 'Communal Harmony and National Asset Protection Committees' to safeguard religious sites and public properties. We urge the minority community to post verified information about their localities on social media. Do not fall for provocations without checking; counter misinformation. #ProtectMinorities #ProtectAllFaiths #SafeBangladesh #NationalUnity #CommunalHarmony #HindusAreSafeInBangladesh
The Bangladesh Army is delaying the process of forming an interim government. Since police at the moment have lost moral & credibility, the army is not doing enough to protect minorities.
@UN @UNPeacekeeping @UNPeacebuilding @trtworld @usembassydhaka @AJEnglish @beenishjaved
Firing on students headed to the Central Shaheed Minar in Shanir Akhra by forces loyal to the dictatorship. #StepDownDictatorHasina #StepDownHasina #SaveBangladeshiStudents #SaveBangladesh #BangladeshBleeding
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Bangladesh is under internet blackout again!Government has completely shutdown the internet.
SOS
#AllEyesonBangladesh
#SaveBangladeshiStudents
#StepDownHasina
#HumanRightsViolation
🚨Urgent🚨
Bangladesh is under internet blackout again. Government has completely shuntdown the internet.
Just before the blackout, We have seen footages of police firing in different parts of the capital.
#StepDownHasina
#StudentsUnderAttack
Under the Fascist Hasina regime, the blood of innocents is shed daily. It's time for her to step down and face trial.
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BREAKING: Bangladesh police are FIRING SHOTS at protesters.
After Sunday's protests left over 40 people dead, a CURFEW and INTERNET BLACKOUT have been imposed.
AUTHORITARIAN PM HASINA BETTER START LOOKING FOR THE EXIT DOOR.
This is chilling. Apparent #Bangladesh governing party students, with guns, shooting point-blank at protestors. Taken today in the capital city, Dhaka.
Join with us in the March for #Justiceformurders by Hasina Regime #HumanRights #Democracy retrieve in Bangladesh. Help us to stop #GenocideInBangladesh. #StepDownHasina
Sheikh Fazle Nur Taposh of BAL is escaping? Will he be able to avoid the punishment by escaping?
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#HasinaMustGo
#HasinaOut
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Hey @iamjohnoliver @LastWeekTonight
#Bangladesh govt’s violent crackdown has led to 250+ deaths. They’re labeling a secular #StudentMovement as Islamic extremism, something they've repeatedly done in 15 yrs of autocracy starting a #MassRevolution with 1 demand #StepDownHasina
In this leaked #Bangladesh government letter to Mr Volker Turk, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, dated 29 July, we find the fully formed narrative of the Bangladesh Government in seeking to minimise its role in the killings of students/ protestors/onlookers as well as placing all blame for the killings/violence on a "third force" involving "opposition political parties, religious extremist groups, and banned terrorist outfits".
There is nothing much new in the letter that we have not heard from the Government already in press conferences/interviews etc, although, it is notable that the government is stating that only "147" people died (an apparently clear underestimate of the actual numbers of dead) and it is concerned about the UN human rights organisation, of "aligning with the internationally financed and mobilized smear campaign being conducted against Bangladesh's security and law enforcement agencies."
I will be writing later on how this government narrative does not align itself with the evidence of what happened.
Here are the key points in the letter:
- "the movement was eventually infiltrated by third forces' comprising elements from some opposition political parties, religious extremist groups, and banned terrorist outfits. The third forces were led once again' by the BNP-Jamaat (Bangladesh Nationalist Party and Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami) alliance, along with their respective students wings. These forces seized the opportunity to misguide the protesting students by spreading misinformation. fanning provocative slogans and rhetoric, and inciting sporadic clashes and violence in certain University campuses. The situation soon exacerbated to the extent that some lives were unfortunately lost and certain egregious brutalities occurred under the cover of the students ...... From this point onwards, the situation went outside the control of the protesting students and was effectively taken over by the aforementioned third forces to unleash a reign of
terror, mayhem and anarchy. "
- These "opposing political and extremist forces managed to launch orchestrated attacks against some Key Point Installations" ...
- the government "has confirmed [on Sunday 28th] that 147 valuable lives were lost, including those of students.
police personnel and working people., mostly during the terrorist activities."
- "Government authorities have formed separate inquiry committees to unearth the facts behind the incidents of killings, violence, arson and vandalism, and to identify those responsible. ... The government has given assurance to the people that those found to be involved in the terror attacks would be brought to justice through the due process of law."
The letter also asks for the following three points to be given "due consideration" by UN human rights bodies
- the need for a "clear distinction made between the weeks-long students' movement and the terrorist activities that were perpetrated by the said third forces taking advantage of the
situation.
- in the "interest of conducting the ongoing judicial and administrative investigation/ inquiry processes, it would be appreciated if the Oftice and the related UN Human Rights mechanisms could refrain from making any conclusive statements that may otherwise influence
or shape public perception, including in the international media."
- it would be "expected of the [UN Human Rights] Office not to make sweeping comments about the independent judiciary and professional security sector in the country by way of joining certain local and international entities to malign and weaken these critical State institutions. It would be regrettable if OHCHR were to be considered to be aligning with the internationally financed and mobilized smear campaign being conducted against Bangladesh's security and law enforcement agencies with the ulterior motive of creating political and social upheaval in the country."
![TheDavidBergman's tweet photo. In this leaked #Bangladesh government letter to Mr Volker Turk, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, dated 29 July, we find the fully formed narrative of the Bangladesh Government in seeking to minimise its role in the killings of students/ protestors/onlookers as well as placing all blame for the killings/violence on a "third force" involving "opposition political parties, religious extremist groups, and banned terrorist outfits".
There is nothing much new in the letter that we have not heard from the Government already in press conferences/interviews etc, although, it is notable that the government is stating that only "147" people died (an apparently clear underestimate of the actual numbers of dead) and it is concerned about the UN human rights organisation, of "aligning with the internationally financed and mobilized smear campaign being conducted against Bangladesh's security and law enforcement agencies."
I will be writing later on how this government narrative does not align itself with the evidence of what happened.
Here are the key points in the letter:
- "the movement was eventually infiltrated by third forces' comprising elements from some opposition political parties, religious extremist groups, and banned terrorist outfits. The third forces were led once again' by the BNP-Jamaat (Bangladesh Nationalist Party and Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami) alliance, along with their respective students wings. These forces seized the opportunity to misguide the protesting students by spreading misinformation. fanning provocative slogans and rhetoric, and inciting sporadic clashes and violence in certain University campuses. The situation soon exacerbated to the extent that some lives were unfortunately lost and certain egregious brutalities occurred under the cover of the students ...... From this point onwards, the situation went outside the control of the protesting students and was effectively taken over by the aforementioned third forces to unleash a reign of
terror, mayhem and anarchy. "
- These "opposing political and extremist forces managed to launch orchestrated attacks against some Key Point Installations" ...
- the government "has confirmed [on Sunday 28th] that 147 valuable lives were lost, including those of students.
police personnel and working people., mostly during the terrorist activities."
- "Government authorities have formed separate inquiry committees to unearth the facts behind the incidents of killings, violence, arson and vandalism, and to identify those responsible. ... The government has given assurance to the people that those found to be involved in the terror attacks would be brought to justice through the due process of law."
The letter also asks for the following three points to be given "due consideration" by UN human rights bodies
- the need for a "clear distinction made between the weeks-long students' movement and the terrorist activities that were perpetrated by the said third forces taking advantage of the
situation.
- in the "interest of conducting the ongoing judicial and administrative investigation/ inquiry processes, it would be appreciated if the Oftice and the related UN Human Rights mechanisms could refrain from making any conclusive statements that may otherwise influence
or shape public perception, including in the international media."
- it would be "expected of the [UN Human Rights] Office not to make sweeping comments about the independent judiciary and professional security sector in the country by way of joining certain local and international entities to malign and weaken these critical State institutions. It would be regrettable if OHCHR were to be considered to be aligning with the internationally financed and mobilized smear campaign being conducted against Bangladesh's security and law enforcement agencies with the ulterior motive of creating political and social upheaval in the country."](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GT0LdYuXcAA84Yv.jpg)
"I condemn the killing of Hasan Mehedi & call for an investigation into its circumstances.
Journalists covering public-interest-events provide vital info to the population & must do so without fearing for their safety.
I call on authorities to hold those responsible to account."
Nuruzzaman Kafi, a young YouTuber who supported the student movement significantly, fled fearing arrest. From an undisclosed location, he shared a video explaining what students should do if he is detained.
৩১ জুলাই ২০২৪ ঢাকা হাইকোর্ট এলাকায় শিক্ষকদের সাথে খারাপ ব্যবহার এবং সাধারণ পথচারীকে নির্বিচারে গ্রেপ্তার করা পুলিশ।
#BDPoliceBrutality #Dhaka #SaveBangladeshiStudents #Bangladesh
🚨 আজ খুলনার শিববাড়ি এলাকায় একজন সাধারণ নাগরিকের গোপন ক্যামেরায় অন্যায় নির্দেশ দিতে গিয়ে ধরা পড়েন খুলনার পুলিশ কমিশনার মোজাম্মেল হক।
৩১শে জুলাই ২০২৪, দুপুরে হঠাৎ করেই নগরীর শিববাড়ি এলাকায় পুলিশ সদস্যদের কার্যক্রম দেখতে হাজির হন পুলিশ কমিশনার মোজাম্মেল, সেখানে পৌঁছে উপস্থিত পুলিশ সদস্যদের বলেন 'ছাত্র মত�� এরা ১০০ ছেলে এসে ঝামেলা করতেছে.........বাংলাদেশে আর কোথাও নাই, মাত্র ১০০ ছেলে! এটা কোন কথা হলো নাকি (পাশ থেকে একজন বলেন প্রথমে এসেছিলো ২০-২৫জন), শুনে তিনি প্রশ্ন করেন প্রথম থেকেই যারা ছিলো কেন প্রথমেই ওই ২০-২৫ জনকে গাড়িতে তুলে নিয়ে গেলোনা।
ভিডিও: @ZulkarnainSaer
#Bangladesh #QuotaReform #QuotaProtest #StepDownHasina #SaveBangladeshiStudents #QuotaReformMovement #PoliceBrutally
We had previously recorded the deaths of eight children caused by Hasina's security forces. This marks the ninth. Time: 5:11 PM (19/07/2024) Address: F block, Banasree, Rampura, Dhaka
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