UN calls on all parties to reject violence, ensure human rights
"This is essential for the consolidation of democracy and economic prosperity there. So that's what I can tell you on that," Associate Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General, Florencia Soto Niño, said at a regular media briefing in New York on 8 January
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called on all parties to reject all forms of violence and to ensure that human rights and the rule of law are fully respected in Bangladesh.
"This is essential for the consolidation of democracy and economic prosperity there. So that's what I can tell you on that," said Florencia Soto Niño, associate spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General, at a regular media briefing in New York on 8 January.
The associate spokesperson said they have seen the situation that is unfolding in Bangladesh.
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"The Secretary-General continues to follow what's happening. He notes the opposition's decision to boycott the elections," Florencia said.
The UN chief has also noted all the allegations of the stifling of dissenting and critical voices and the arrest of opposition leaders.
"He's concerned about reports of incidents of violence before, and during the election," said the associate spokesperson.
He reiterated it is essential that the Bangladesh government foster an environment of democracy. "Reject all forms of violence, and ensure that human rights are respected there."
