Joint allegation letter — Bangladesh (8/2018)
UN Special Proceduresallegation2018-12-19
Respondent: Bangladesh
Torture mandate (ICCPR Art. 7 / CAT)
Summary
Information received concerning the alleged rise of religious fundamentalism and extremist violence against religious minorities, human rights defenders and secular writers or media workers, as well as the fear of targeted violence against religious minorities in the context of the upcoming general elections. Alleged victims: - More details...
External references
- UN Special Procedures reference: bgd-jal-8-2018
- Full case text