Thursday, March 4, 2010

United Nations "closely monitoring" CHT situation

UN monitoring situation in south-eastern Bangladesh following recent violence, http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=33945&Cr=bangladesh&Cr1#



2 March 2010 –The United Nations system in Bangladesh is closely monitoring the situation in the Chittagong Hill Tracts region, which has been the scene of recent violence between different ethnic groups, and stands ready to assist those in need, a spokesperson for the world body said today.

According to media reports, the clashes that began over a week ago between Muslim settlers and Buddhist tribals in the region has led to several deaths and many injuries. In addition, several hundred homes have been burned and thousands left homeless.

The UN “hopes that all will unite to help the recovery from this tragedy in a spirit of peace for the greater good of the nation,” spokesperson Martin Nesirky told reporters in New York.

“The United Nations stands ready to provide targeted assistance to those in need, in close collaboration with the Government,” he added.

 
Also Read:
 
  • European Union condemns attacks, demands independent investigation:

  • Protests across the world by Chakmas and other human rights activists,
http://paritosh-chakma.blogspot.com/2010/03/protests-by-chakmas-across-world.html

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