UN report details human rights abuses against minorities in Bangladesh protests

A UN report has revealed human rights abuses against Hindus, Ahmadiyya Muslims, and indigenous communities in Bangladesh during the 2024 anti-discrimination protests. The report estimates 1,400 deaths and widespread destruction of homes and places of worship. The report highlights that many perpetrators of violence remain unpunished, despite 100 arrests. It details systematic rights violations by the former government and security forces, including extrajudicial killings and torture. Following the protests, the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus began on August 8, 2024. The report calls for reforms in Bangladesh's security and justice sectors to ensure accountability for violent crimes.