UN urges Bangladesh govt to protect demonstrators against violence

The United Nations has urged the government of Bangladesh to ensure the protection of demonstrators from any threats or violence.

The UN emphasized the need for special protection for peaceful protesters, including young people, children, and individuals with disabilities.

"But it is a fundamental human right to be able to demonstrate peacefully, and Governments should protect those rights," said Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General, in a regular briefing in New York on July 16.

Responding to a question, he said they are very much aware of the situation, which they following closely and with concern.

" I think whether it’s in Bangladesh or anywhere else in the world, people have a right to demonstrate peacefully," said the Spokesperson.