Wave of Arrests Follow Crackdown in Bangladesh
August 13, 2018
August 13, 2018
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Human Rights Watch issued the following report:
By Julia Bleckner
Consultant, Asia Division
An 18-year-old student, recovering from severe injuries he received during street protests in Bangladesh, recently contacted Human Rights Watch. He is concerned for his country, he said, and wants to speak out, but fears not only arbitrary arrest, but also that his attackers will return to ensure his silence. "Let them know about us. Let u . . .
By Julia Bleckner
Consultant, Asia Division
An 18-year-old student, recovering from severe injuries he received during street protests in Bangladesh, recently contacted Human Rights Watch. He is concerned for his country, he said, and wants to speak out, but fears not only arbitrary arrest, but also that his attackers will return to ensure his silence. "Let them know about us. Let u . . .