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Situation in B’desh under Yunus direct threat to democratic values: Rights body

Situation in B’desh under Yunus direct threat to democratic values: Rights body

Paris, Dec 10 (IANS) A leading international human rights organisation on Wednesday expressed serious concern over the worsening human rights situation in Bangladesh under the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government. In a statement, JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) said that as countries across the world observe International Human Rights Day on Wednesday -- upholding the universal values of human rights including equality, dignity and freedom -- the current situation in Bangladesh is not only worrying but also poses a "direct threat to democratic values and the rule of law". Citing media reports and findings from human rights observers, the JMBF mentioned…
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