Global community must hold BD accountable, protect rights of its citizens: JMBF

On the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) has said the global community must hold Bangladesh accountable and protect the rights of its citizens.

Chief Adviser of JMBF Robert Simon emphasised the importance of global cooperation in addressing this crisis.

"Enforced disappearances are an affront to humanity. We must collaborate internationally to ensure that every missing person is found and that those responsible for these crimes are brought to justice," Simon said in a statement issued from Paris on Friday.

JMBF stands in unwavering solidarity with the victims and families affected by enforced disappearances in Bangladesh.
It said this day serves as a crucial reminder of the need to protect the fundamental rights of all citizens and to ensure justice for those who have been forcibly taken from their families.

Enforced disappearances in Bangladesh remain a severe issue, leaving countless families in distress and uncertainty, JMBF said, adding that they are committed to advocating for the rights of these victims, ensuring they receive the justice and rehabilitation they deserve.

Founder President of JMBF Advocate Shahanur Islam stressed the urgency of accountability and support for the affected families.

"In Bangladesh, families live in constant agony, unaware of the fate of their loved ones. It is our collective responsibility to provide these families with the necessary psychological, legal, and financial support. We must also advocate for robust legal frameworks in Bangladesh to prevent such tragedies and to hold those responsible fully accountable."    —UNB