UN Warns Bangladesh Against Violence After Protest Leader Osman Hadi Shot, Seeks Accountability Now
As Bangladesh braces for elections amid street unrest, the UN has issued a strong warning following the killing of youth protest leader Osman Hadi. UN rights chief Volker Türk has urged authorities to conduct a prompt, impartial and transparent probe, cautioning that violence and revenge could derail democratic participation. Protests erupted across Bangladesh after Hadi’s death, with reports of torched buildings, vandalism and attacks on journalists raising serious rights concerns. Türk said it is vital that citizens can safely participate in public life and express differing views ahead of the polls. The UN’s intervention underscores growing global concern over stability, accountability and human rights in Bangladesh at a critical political moment.
