Diplomatic Correspondent :
The European Parliament (EP) has expressed serious concern over the deteriorating human rights situation in Bangladesh and in particular, at the ongoing crackdown against the media, students, activists and the political opposition.
On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted a resolution after a debate on the cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law in Bangladesh.
It calls on the country’s authorities to conduct independent investigations into reports of extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances and excessive force, including the cases of former ambassador Maroof Zaman and lawyer
Mir Ahmad Bin Quasem, and bring those responsible to justice in accordance with international standards.
The EP says repression against civil society, trade unions, political activists, journalists, members of the opposition, as well as against minorities, has increased in recent years in Bangladesh.
The resolution, which was adopted by votes, also conveys the European Parliament’s appreciation for the constructive role played by Bangladesh under difficult circumstances in accepting Rohingya refugees from neighbouring Myanmar.
At the same time, it also urges the governments of Bangladesh and Myanmar to immediately reconsider the decision to start repatriating Rohingya refugees, since the conditions for a safe, dignified and voluntary return have not yet been met.
The European Parliament (EP) has expressed serious concern over the deteriorating human rights situation in Bangladesh and in particular, at the ongoing crackdown against the media, students, activists and the political opposition.
On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted a resolution after a debate on the cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law in Bangladesh.
It calls on the country’s authorities to conduct independent investigations into reports of extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances and excessive force, including the cases of former ambassador Maroof Zaman and lawyer
Mir Ahmad Bin Quasem, and bring those responsible to justice in accordance with international standards.
The EP says repression against civil society, trade unions, political activists, journalists, members of the opposition, as well as against minorities, has increased in recent years in Bangladesh.
The resolution, which was adopted by votes, also conveys the European Parliament’s appreciation for the constructive role played by Bangladesh under difficult circumstances in accepting Rohingya refugees from neighbouring Myanmar.
At the same time, it also urges the governments of Bangladesh and Myanmar to immediately reconsider the decision to start repatriating Rohingya refugees, since the conditions for a safe, dignified and voluntary return have not yet been met.
