We condemn the scene of use of gunfire in Bangladesh: UN Secretary General's spokesperson.
UN Secretary-General's spokesperson Stephen Dujarric has condemned the use of bullets in Bangladesh. He emphasized that the government should uphold the rights of journalists to work freely and ensure the peaceful assembly of people in all countries, including Bangladesh.
Dujarric made these remarks during a regular briefing at the United Nations headquarters in New York on Wednesday. He began the briefing with a statement addressing the situation in Bangladesh, noting that despite the ongoing political turmoil and violence, it is crucial to remember the humanitarian crisis in the country. The UN and its partners continue to support victims of various emergencies, including Cyclone Rimal, which has affected 10.3 million people this year.
Despite challenges such as internet and bank shutdowns and curfews, UN partners persist in their efforts. In June, the UN and its partners launched an $80 million humanitarian response plan to assist 1.2 million people. The statement highlighted the ongoing humanitarian aid efforts for cyclone-affected individuals and Rohingya refugees in Cox's Bazar.
Despite challenges such as internet and bank shutdowns and curfews, UN partners persist in their efforts. In June, the UN and its partners launched an $80 million humanitarian response plan to assist 1.2 million people. The statement highlighted the ongoing humanitarian aid efforts for cyclone-affected individuals and Rohingya refugees in Cox's Bazar.
During the briefing, a journalist inquired about the repression of protesting students in Bangladesh and whether the government had requested the UN's assistance in investigating these incidents. They also asked if the UN would investigate state-controlled institutions lacking independence or offer its own investigation.
In response, Dujarric noted that the UN is always prepared to assist any government and assesses how best to provide that support. He explained that an independent inquiry would require authorization from the UN General Assembly.
In response, Dujarric noted that the UN is always prepared to assist any government and assesses how best to provide that support. He explained that an independent inquiry would require authorization from the UN General Assembly.
The same journalist raised another point about the recent killing of journalists in Gaza and mentioned that at least three journalists have been killed in Bangladesh, with many others arrested and their whereabouts unknown, including Saeed Khan, a former colleague of the questioning journalist.
Dujarric reiterated that the UN has condemned the use of bullets in Bangladesh and stressed that governments should protect the right to peaceful assembly and ensure journalists can work freely and without obstruction.
Dujarric reiterated that the UN has condemned the use of bullets in Bangladesh and stressed that governments should protect the right to peaceful assembly and ensure journalists can work freely and without obstruction.
