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<p>Rights group urges independent investigations into prison deaths, fair trials and an end to arbitrary arrests.<span style="font-size: 0.8375rem;"> Human Rights Watch has called on Bangladesh’s
Rights group urges independent investigations into prison deaths, fair trials and an end to arbitrary arrests. Human Rights Watch has called on Bangladesh’s authorities to end what it described as prolonged and arbitrary pretrial detention of politicians, activists and others linked to the former Awami League government, urging the government to ensure fair-trial rights and investigate deaths in custody. In a statement issued on Sunday, the rights group said hundreds of people arrested after former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was forced from office in August 2024 remained in prison without being formally charged with crimes. Human Rights Watch acknowledged that some officials may have been involved in serious rights violations under Hasina’s government, but said many others had been arrested over allegations of killing protesters without apparent evidence. Families and lawyers of detainees have alleged that many prisoners, including elderly people and those suffering from serious health problems, have been denied bail and adequate medical treatment, the group said. At least 10 Awami League office holders, most of whom had…
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Where Iran’s Young People Gather, the Government Sees a Threat to Its Authority
Police have closed dozens of cafes in recent weeks, often citing Iran’s mandatory hijab law. Experts say the crackdown is part of a broader effort to control public spaces and curb changing social norms. Despite war, political unrest and rampant inflation that have put many…