Washington: The US has made it clear to Bangladesh that it does not support the government's involvement in violent crackdown on peaceful protests. The statement comes after recent clashes between Hindu community members and law enforcement forces in Bangladesh's port city of Chittagong, which was triggered by a Facebook post criticizing ISKCON.
When asked about the alleged crackdown on protests and the situation of minorities in Bangladesh, US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller reiterated that the US supports the right to peaceful protests and condemns any government involvement in a violent response to such protests. Opposes.
What did America say?
Matthew Miller said during a press briefing that I am not going to talk about personal diplomatic engagements from here, but we have made it clear to the government of Bangladesh, as we do to countries around the world, that we are committed to peaceful relations. Support the right to protest and no government should engage in violent crackdown on peaceful demonstrations.
India also condemned
Earlier, India had condemned the attacks on the Hindu community in Chittagong, Bangladesh on November 6 and said such actions would further escalate tensions within the community. Addressing the weekly media briefing in New Delhi, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that we have seen that there have been attacks on the Hindu community in Chittagong, Bangladesh. Hindu religious organizations have been targeted and their property and business establishments have been looted after inflammatory posts were made on social media.
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What did India say?
He urged the Bangladesh government to take strict action against “extremist elements” and ensure the safety of the Hindu community. He said it is understood that extremist elements are behind these posts and subsequent illegal, criminal activities. Such incidents are sure to create further tension in the community. We once again urge the Government of Bangladesh to ensure the safety of Hindus and take decisive action against extremist elements.
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