After Bangladesh Cracks Down On Peaceful Protests, A Caution From United States
The United States has clarified to Bangladesh that it does not support government involvement in violent crackdowns on peaceful protests. This statement follows a recent clash between members of the Hindu community and law enforcement forces in Bangladesh triggered by a Facebook post. When questioned, US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller reiterated that the US supports the right to peaceful protest and opposes any government engagement in violent responses to such demonstrations.
