Mitex Leo Sep 16, 2023

Bangladesh Govt. rejects the European Parliament's resolution on its human rights situation and the targeting of Odhikar. They claim Adil isn't 'neutral' due to his past as deputy attorney general under the opposition. But, can we say the ruling Awami League's justice system staff are truly neutral either? 🤨

See: https://www.eureporter.co/world/bangladesh/2023/09/15/bangladesh-government-expresses-its-utter-disappointment-at-european-parliament-resolution/

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Bangladesh Government expresses its utter disappointment at European Parliament resolution

The Government of Bangladesh expresses its utter disappointment at the adoption of a resolution by the European Parliament earlier this week (14 September 2023) on the “Human rights situation in Bangladesh, notably the case of Odhikar”. The timing and language of the joint motion, tabled by some political groups in the European Parliament, for making […]

EU Reporter
Mitex Leo Sep 16, 2023

Adilur Rahman Khan took courageous actions, and the effective work of "Odhikar" played a crucial role in restraining the violent actions of Bangladesh's law enforcement agencies, which had support from the Awami League Government. Those in the ruling party and security forces who are responsible should face accountability based on the documentation assembled by Adilur Rahman and Nasiruddin Elan.

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Mitex Leo Sep 16, 2023

A total of 39 organizations are urging the authorities in Bangladesh to promptly release human rights advocates Adilur Rahman Khan and ASM Nasiruddin Elan and nullify their convictions. They were sentenced to a two-year prison term for their efforts in documenting human rights abuses in Bangladesh.

More at: https://www.hrw.org/news/2023/09/14/bangladesh-quash-conviction-and-release-rights-defenders

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Bangladesh: Quash Conviction and Release Rights Defenders

Bangladesh authorities should immediately release the human rights defenders Adilur Rahman Khan and ASM Nasiruddin Elan, quash their convictions, and end all reprisals against them and other human rights defenders for their legitimate human rights work, 39 organizations said today.

Human Rights Watch