MJF calls for immediate action over CHT violence
TBS Report
21 September, 2024, 01:55 pm
Last modified: 21 September, 2024, 02:01 pm
Rights group MJF(Manusher Jonno Foundation) released a statement today in the wake of at least 4 dead and over 50 injured in clashes in Khagrachhari and Rangamati.
“Such clashes and violence in the CHT region are completely unacceptable and barbaric. We are extremely concerned about the casualties. We demand a safe environment for all citizens, including the indigenous population living in the region”, MJF executive director Shaheen Anam said in a strong condemnation of the violence
The current situation has caused extensive damage, including vandalism of shops, religious sites and vehicles as well as attacks on indigenous communities.
In her statement, Anam urged the public to avoid taking the law into their own hands, and to refrain from further destructive activities.
She also called on the government to conduct thorough and transparent investigations into each incident, ensuring that those responsible are held accountable.
