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The air in Bangladesh is thick with tension and the streets are alive with the voices of students demanding justice. As social media was recently restored after a week-long shutdown, a surge of videos and photos have emerged, painting a harrowing picture of the past two weeks. At least 16 children have been killed and many more injured in the violence that erupted on July 19. But what led to this crisis, and where do the people of Bangladesh stand now?
Why were the students taking to the streets? What triggered the惨痛 events of July 19? The answers lie in the tragic story of Shafkat Samir, an 11-year-old boy killed by a bullet in his own home. "My son used to study here at this table," his father recounted, the pain etched on his face. As his younger brother closed a window to shut out the tear gas and noise from outside, Shafkat was struck in the eye by a bullet that passed through his brother's shoulder. This惨剧 is just one of the many that have galvanized the student protests.
Are these protests merely a fleeting display of anger, or is there a deeper issue at play? On July 16, university student Abu was shot at close range by police, becoming a symbol of the ongoing struggle. The students are clear: "We want justice and accountability for those who were involved in recent killings," they declare. "Those who have instigated this violence, including the Prime Minister and the ministers involved in ordering these killings, we want all of them to resign."
Despite the capital city appearing calm, the tension is palpable, and a crackdown by law enforcement agencies continues. The students, however, remain steadfast: "Until and unless the key demands are met, we'll continue our protest." The international community is taking note, with the United Nations and the European Union acknowledging credible evidence of human rights violations and excessive force by security forces.
The government maintains that security forces have shown restraint but were forced to open fire to defend government buildings. Yet, the anger and demand for accountability persist. As the High Commissioner iterates, there is an urgent need for "a thorough, independent, impartial, and transparent investigation of everything that has happened over the last days."
So, what comes next for Bangladesh? The widespread protests may appear to be subsiding, but the underlying anger remains. People are demanding accountability for all that has happened. As the situation unfolds, stay tuned to our channel for the latest updates from Al Jazeera. The fight for justice and accountability is far from over.
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