UN estimates up to 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 claims security forces systematically violated rights, potentially committing crimes against humanity. It noted that many victims were shot by security forces, with a significant number of children among the dead. Despite a change in government, concerns remain about the human rights situation. The U.N. has recommended reforms to the justice system and changes in how security forces handle protests.