Bangladesh: Members of NGO working on indigenous peoples rights attacked
Event- Country
- Bangladesh
- Initial Date
- Jul 2, 2014
- Event Description
Alleged attack on members of the International Chittagong Hill Tracts Commission in Rangamati district, Chittagong Hill Tracts. According to the information received, on 2 July 2014, the Commission initiated a visit to the Chittagong Hill Tracts region in the context of the clash of 10 June 2014 between personnel of the Border Guard of Bangladesh and local Jumma people. In the subsequent days, members of Bengali settler organizations allegedly took various measures to attempt to prevent the Commission from entering the area. Reportedly, on 5 July 2014, the Commission's minibus was attacked in Rangamati by some 50 members of Bengali settlers' organizations who began to throw rocks and bricks at the vehicle. At least one commissioner was injured in the attack.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Violation
- Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Summary for Publications
On 5 July 2014, members of the International Chittagon Hill Tracts Commission in Rangamati district, Chittagon Hill Tracts were attacked by some 50 members of Bengali settlers' organizations.