Human Rights Situation in Bangladesh and the Case of Odhikar

Summary

The European Parliament expresses deep concern over the deteriorating human rights situation in Bangladesh, specifically regarding the persecution of the NGO Odhikar and its leaders. It calls for the protection of civil liberties and fair elections.
9 14.09.2023
Other
justice
election
human rights
international relations
employment and working conditions

Key points

  • General concern regarding the worsening human rights situation in Bangladesh, including reports of extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances.
  • Systematic harassment and intimidation of human rights defenders, NGOs, and religious minorities.
  • The specific legal persecution and deregistration of the human rights organization Odhikar.
  • The demand for the immediate withdrawal of criminal charges against Odhikar's leaders and the restoration of its registration.

Speeches

12 Speeches in total

Pro
Contra
Heidi HAUTALA
Heidi HAUTALA
Verts/ALE
1:25 min
7.4. Human rights situation in Bangladesh, notably the case of Odhikar (vote)
0:13 min
17.3. Human rights situation in Bangladesh, notably the case of Odhikar
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