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UN rights chief calls on Bangladesh to probe abuse allegations

    Dhaka, Aug 17 (EFE)- The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet on Wednesday urged Bangladesh to acknowledge human rights issues and open a credible investigation into allegations of human rights abuses including enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killing and torture.

    “Acknowledging the challenges is always the first step to overcoming them,” Bachelet said in a press conference as she wrapped up her four-day visit to the country.

    Bachelet arrived in Bangladesh on Sunday and held a series of meetings with ministers, human rights defenders, NGO workers, and government officials.

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