Bangladesh urged to stop mass trials of 2009 mutineers

[pmaitra]

Bangladesh urged to stop mass trials of 2009 mutineers

Bangladesh should stop "unfair and flawed" mass trials of paramilitary border guards charged with mutiny over the 2009 killings of 74 people, Human Rights Watch (HRW) has said.

A HRW report says that suspects have been subjected to widespread abuse, torture and deaths in custody.

It says that the mass trials of nearly 6,000 suspects raise serious concerns.

"The government's initial response to the mutiny was proportionate and saved lives by refusing army demands to use overwhelming force in a heavily populated area.

"But since then it has essentially given a green light to the security forces to exact revenge through physical abuse and mass trials."

Mr Adams said that the government "has done nothing to end the culture of abuse and impunity among its security forces".

Full article: BBC News - Bangladesh urged to stop mass trials of 2009 mutineers

 

[Bhadra]

Is that HRW responsible for maintaining discipline in BDR or are they instigating them ?