M Mushfiqul from UN
The UN Human Rights Office expressed its concerns over the violence and alleged rights violations in Bangladesh before, during and after the December 30th elections, said Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
The Deputy Spokesperson came up with the comment at noon briefing at UN Headquarter on Friday over Bangladesh general election.
At briefing Farhan said, “The Office said that there have been credible reports of fatalities and numerous injuries on the polling day alone, and there are worrying indications that reprisals – notably against the opposition – continue to take place, including harassment, disappearances and filing of criminal cases.”
The United Nations called for an independent investigation into the incidents of violence and alleged human rights violations reported during the recently-held general elections in Bangladesh.
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