Diplomatic Correspondent

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk is committed to supporting the Interim Government and people of Bangladesh in a successful transition that strengthens the protection of human rights, says a spokesperson.

A UN team will visit Dhaka soon to discuss areas of support and the modalities for an investigation into human rights violations in the context of the recent violence and unrest, said Deputy Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Farhan Haq during a regular briefing in New York on 16 August.

Volker Türk, and Interim Government Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus discussed a “comprehensive range” of support that the UN Human Rights Office could provide to the Interim Government and the transition, including on accountability issues.