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 to India 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 about 180 of the deceased were children. The U.N. team, invited by the interim leader Muhammad Yunus, noted ongoing concerns about the human rights situation. Recommendations include improving the justice system and restricting the use of lethal force by security personnel.