UN estimates 1,400 killed in Bangladesh protest crackdown

The U.N. human rights office estimates that up to 1,400 people were killed during a crackdown on protests in Bangladesh last summer. The protests were against the former prime minister, who fled amid the unrest. The report indicates that security forces systematically violated human rights, with many victims shot at close range. Over 11,700 people were detained, and a significant number of those killed were children. Despite a change in government, concerns remain about the human rights situation. Many officials from the previous regime still hold positions, which may hinder accountability and reforms. The U.N. has made recommendations for improving the justice system and limiting the use of lethal force by security forces.