UN Alarms Bangladesh Over Awami League Ban, Fair Trial Concerns

• UN letter to Bangladesh interim government raises serious concerns over the banning of Bangladesh Awami League and use of anti-terror laws.
• Experts warn against 'unnecessary and disproportionate restrictions' on freedom of association, assembly, expression, and fair trial rights.
• The ban covers all Awami League activities, including political actions, public meetings, media advocacy, and election participation, with registration cancelled.
• Concerns include mass arrests of Awami League affiliates, alleged custodial deaths, torture, and blanket immunity for perpetrators of violence.
• The UN expresses 'serious concern' about fair trial guarantees for Sheikh Hasina, including denial of counsel and politicized proceedings.