Ahmadi Muslim teenager murdered for his faith in Bangladesh

19/11/2024

Shahriar Rakeen, a 16-year-old Bangladeshi Ahmadi Muslim, died on 8 November, after being brutally attacked during extremist violence on August 5 in Ahmednagar and Panchagarth. He suffered severe head injuries from lethal weapons and, despite receiving treatment at multiple hospitals, passed away at Dhaka Neuroscience Hospital. The violence also left 22 others injured, highlighting the ongoing threats faced by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Bangladesh. 

The teenager on his bicycle.

The assault on Rakeen underscores the need for Bangladeshi authorities and civil society to uphold religious freedom and tolerance. The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community continues to face constant threats and fears of false accusations. 

There have been increasing attacks on Ahmadi Muslims, including assaults on their homes, businesses, places of worship, and graves.  

It is crucial that the perpetrators of these violent acts be brought to justice. Bangladesh is called upon to align its laws and practices with international standards, as outlined in Article 20 of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and Articles 2, 18, and 20, as well as the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) Articles 25 and 26. These measures are essential to safeguarding the rights and freedoms of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. 

Source: Ahmadiyya Muslim Community UK.

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