Bangladesh: Reforms Needed to Restore Democracy
- Arbitrary arrests and violence in Bangladesh highlight the need for reforms after the ousting of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's regime by protests in August 2024, according to Human Rights Watch.
- The interim government, led by Muhammad Yunus, is urged to implement reforms and has established six commissions to address key issues, including the electoral system and police accountability.
- Human Rights Watch warns of a resurgence in abuses by security forces, with over 1,000 police cases filed against former Awami League supporters since the revolution.
- The interim government's ability to enact reforms could determine Bangladesh's future, as emphasized by Elaine Pearson from Human Rights Watch, who noted that nearly 1,000 lives were lost fighting for democracy.
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