World Report 2008: Bangladesh
3 April 2008
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It is vital that the interim government commits to establishing democratic governance and to protecting and promoting human rights. This includes investigating the attacks on journalists and holding perpetrators accountable to prevent a culture of impunity.
At least 432 people, including five journalists, have lost their lives in the crackdown on protests.
For five days, the government imposed an internet blackout spurring misinformation and questions about the situation on the ground.