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Bangladesh Govt. rejects the European Parliament's resolution on its human rights situation and the targeting of Odhikar. They claim Adil isn't 'neutral' due to his past as deputy attorney general under the opposition. But, can we say the ruling Awami League's justice system staff are truly neutral either? 🤨

See: https://www.eureporter.co/world/bangladesh/2023/09/15/bangladesh-government-expresses-its-utter-disappointment-at-european-parliament-resolution/

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Adilur Rahman Khan took courageous actions, and the effective work of "Odhikar" played a crucial role in restraining the violent actions of Bangladesh's law enforcement agencies, which had support from the Awami League Government. Those in the ruling party and security forces who are responsible should face accountability based on the documentation assembled by Adilur Rahman and Nasiruddin Elan.

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A total of 39 organizations are urging the authorities in Bangladesh to promptly release human rights advocates Adilur Rahman Khan and ASM Nasiruddin Elan and nullify their convictions. They were sentenced to a two-year prison term for their efforts in documenting human rights abuses in Bangladesh.

More at: https://www.hrw.org/news/2023/09/14/bangladesh-quash-conviction-and-release-rights-defenders

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