Bangladesh: Any new Interim Government must prioritize human rights and not repeat mistakes of the past

By Amnesty International

Reacting to the announcement that a new interim government is to be formed following the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina amid mass protests in Bangladesh today, Smriti Singh, Regional Director for South Asia at Amnesty International, said: “The first order of business for any interim government should be to ensure protection of people’s right […] The post Bangladesh: Any new Interim Government must prioritize human rights and not repeat mistakes of the past appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>

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