A UN inquiry has concluded that former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government was responsible for a systematic crackdown on protests that resulted in up to 1,400 deaths. The inquiry, focusing on events from July 1 to August 15 last year, found reasonable grounds for believing that crimes against humanity occurred, including murder, torture, and unlawful imprisonment. These actions were reportedly aimed at suppressing dissent and ensuring Hasina's continued grip on power amidst escalating civil unrest, which initially revolved around job quota protests and culminated in calls for her resignation.
"The evidence indicates a systematic crackdown on dissent and protests, resulting in thousands of injuries and up to 1,400 deaths under Sheikh Hasina's government during a critical period of unrest."
"The UN report suggests that the violence and human rights violations were part of a conscious effort by Hasina's government to maintain its hold on power at any cost."
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