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Between February 2013 and June 2016, at least 14 HRDs, secular writers and activists were murdered in Bangladesh. HRDs who write about women’s rights, indigenous peoples’ rights, freedom of religion, and other human rights issues have been targeted by extremist groups. The authorities have so far failed to conduct thorough and transparent investigations into the murders of activists. See: Victim Blaming: Bangladesh’s Failure to Protect Human Rights Defenders.
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HRDs:
Sultana Kamal
Blog Post
Blog Post
An infographic video accompanying the Front Line Defenders report: Victim Blaming: Bangladesh’s Failure to Protect Human Rights Defenders. As a result of killings, impunity, and the authorities’ refusal to protect HRDs who report threats, more than 45 of the most prominent Bangladeshi human rights defenders and writers are now dead, in exile, or have ceased writing completely.
HRDs:
Sultana Kamal
Between February 2013 and June 2016, at least 14 HRDs, secular writers and activists were murdered in Bangladesh. HRDs who write about women’s rights, indigenous peoples’ rights, freedom of religion, and other human rights issues have been targeted by extremist groups. The authorities have so far failed to conduct thorough and transparent investigations into the murders of activists. See: Victim Blaming: Bangladesh’s Failure to Protect Human Rights Defenders.
HRDs:
Sultana Kamal
