UN became strict on the attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh, said- we are against violence on racial basis

United Nations:  The United Nations has taken a tough stand on the attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh. Let us tell you that during the violence in Bangladesh, the minority Hindu community is being heavily persecuted. This includes acts like rape of women and girls, killing of people, burning of houses, vandalism, assault. Amidst these incidents of attacks on Hindus, a spokesperson of United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that he is against any kind of attack or incitement of violence on racial grounds. He has targeted the people of Bangladesh for this.

“It is clear that we want to ensure that the violence that has been taking place in Bangladesh in recent weeks is controlled. Of course, we are against any kind of racially-based attack or incitement to violence,” Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, said here on Thursday. He was responding to questions about the Secretary-General’s response to attacks on Hindus and other minority communities in Bangladesh. Several Hindu temples, homes, and business establishments have been vandalized in the violence that has continued since Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned from her post on Monday and fled the country to India. 

2 Hindu leaders killed in Bangladesh 

At least two Hindu leaders belonging to the Awami League were killed during the deadly violence. As Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus was sworn in as head of the interim government, Haq referred to the UN’s hopes for “an inclusive process of government formation” and said, “We remain hopeful. Any sign of peace is a good thing.” When asked if Secretary-General Guterres congratulated Yunus or spoke to him on the phone, Haq said Guterres had not spoken to him but UN Resident Coordinator in Bangladesh Gwyn Lewis attended the swearing-in ceremony.

Haq said, “Of course, he and the country team are actively working to ensure that the transition on the ground is peaceful.” On the request to the United Nations to be part of the investigation into the killings in Bangladesh in the last few weeks, Haq said that the United Nations will look into what kind of formal request it receives from any new government that is formed.