The United Nations has clarified that the extradition of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is a matter between the concerned nations. The statement comes amid ongoing political unrest and human rights concerns in Bangladesh.
UN Report on Bangladesh Protests
On Wednesday, the United Nations Human Rights Office in Geneva released the OHCHR Fact-Finding Report detailing human rights violations during the July and August 2024 protests in Bangladesh.
According to the report, up to 1,400 people may have been killed in the protests, based on information from government and non-government sources. The unrest led to the ouster of Sheikh Hasina in August 2024, following weeks of violent student-led demonstrations.
Hasina, 76, fled to India, and an interim government led by Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus took charge.
UN on Hasina’s Extradition and Trial
When asked about Sheikh Hasina’s extradition for trial, UN official Rory Mungoven stated that the “issue of extradition is a bilateral process” between the involved nations. He emphasized that due process must be followed if she stands trial, and the death penalty would be a matter of concern for the UN.
Bangladesh Launches ‘Operation Devil Hunt’
Amidst the unrest, Bangladeshi authorities have launched “Operation Devil Hunt” to restore law and order. The operation follows clashes in Gazipur between law enforcement and anti-Hasina student groups.
The Bangladesh Home Ministry confirmed that joint security forces are working to bring the alleged perpetrators to justice.
Political Unrest and Global Attention
The political turmoil in Bangladesh has drawn global concern, with human rights organizations closely monitoring the situation. As tensions rise, questions remain about Sheikh Hasina’s future and the stability of Bangladesh’s interim government.
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