Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has condemned latest violence in Bangladesh, together with brutal assaults on Hindus, and mentioned an interim authorities to be sworn in ought to finish the unrest throughout the nation and convey the perpetrators to justice.
An interim authorities led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus is to be sworn in in Bangladesh on Thursday.
“As Bangladesh prepares to swear in its interim authorities, I urge all authorities officers, the brand new administration and police chief, and the individuals of Bangladesh to do every part doable to finish the violence that has erupted throughout the nation, together with brutal assaults on the nation’s Hindu minority, their houses, companies and their temples,” Krishnamoorthi mentioned in a press release Wednesday.
He mentioned the violence should cease and people accountable should be delivered to justice to assist the individuals of Bangladesh transfer ahead as a nation. He added that he’ll proceed to carefully monitor developments in Bangladesh in coordination with the US State Division.
Democratic Chief Hakeem Jeffries mentioned he’s deeply involved and saddened by the violence, casualties and human rights abuses in Bangladesh over the previous few weeks.
Jeffries mentioned Bangladesh’s new leaders should carry with them respect for democratic rules and the rule of regulation and a dedication to analyze the assaults, maintain these accountable to account and demand justice for the victims.
“Underneath the management of the Biden-Harris administration, america will carefully monitor the event of the scenario and we encourage all events to chorus from additional violence,” he mentioned.
