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 and lasted from July 15 to August 5. 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. 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, according to the U.N. office.