UN reiterates call for accountability for killings during uprising

The United Nations has reiterated its call for accountability for the recent violence, loss of life and human rights violations in Bangladesh.  

"We‍‍`ve been speaking about accountability since the beginning of this particular crisis," said Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General Stéphane Dujarric at a regular briefing in New York on August 20.

"There will need to be accountability for the violence, for the loss of life, and for all violations of human and political rights," he said while responding to a question.

The Spokesperson said UN chieg Antonio Guterres has written a congratulatory letter to Bangladesh interim government Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus.

In the letter, the Secretary-General welcomed efforts to restore calm and organize parliamentary elections in Bangladesh.

The Secretary-General said that it is his hope that Prof Yunus’ government will take an inclusive approach, including by considering the voices of young people as well as women, also those of minority and indigenous communities.

Guterres added that he counts on the interim government of Bangladesh to ensure the full protection of all citizens and, in particular, of minorities.

The Secretary-General has also strongly urged Prof Yunus to ensure the well-being of the Rohingya refugees, especially in view of the deteriorating situation in Myanmar.