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"en.20151126.7.4-129-000"2
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"Madam President, this is a matter of urgency because of the increasing lack of freedom of expression in Bangladesh. The media clampdown, the crackdown on social media, attacks on secular thinkers and opposition groups, and the shutting down of online platforms are clear signals of repression. It is worrying that the violence is coming from two directions: from radicalised groups and from the security forces.
Western media have reported the spread of radicalisation in Bangladesh and threats issued by IS against that country. My message to the Bangladesh Government is that there are no better weapons for safeguarding a society from extremist violence than inclusiveness, democracy, respect for human rights and freedom of speech. I would urge the government, led by the Awami League Party, truly to heed this message.
I know a significant step has been taken with the adoption by enforcement agencies of a zero tolerance policy towards human rights violations, as well as the Police Reform Act, but these measures really need to be implemented, and I urge the High Representative and the Commission to support Bangladesh in these efforts. Equally, they need to convene a national dialogue that includes all democratic parties and civil society."@en1
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