Bangladesh: Disturbing increase in disappearances, clampdown on press freedom

Headline Title: Bangladesh: Disturbing increase in disappearances, clampdown on press freedom 02 September 2014 Bangladeshi authorities must immediately tackle a disturbing rise in enforced disappearances over the past two years, stop the use of torture, and end their increasing crackdown on freedom of expression, Amnesty International said today in a new briefing. The briefing sets out some of the key human rights issues facing Bangladesh following the January 2014 elections, and makes recommendations to the government on issues which demand urgent attention. “Bangladesh…

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