Visiting delegation of United Nations Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances (WGEID) on Monday commended the significant steps taken by the interim government to address the issue of enforced disappearances.
The delegation particularly welcomed Bangladesh’s accession to the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance (ICPPED).
They also praised the work and commitment demonstrated by the Commission of Inquiry (COI) on Enforced Disappearances.
Grażyna Baranowska, Vice-Chairperson, and Ana Lorena Delgadillo Perez, Member of the United Nations Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances (WGEID) called on acting Foreign Secretary Md Ruhul Alam Siddique at the Ministry and discussed relevant issues.
They are paying a study visit to Bangladesh on June 15-19, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
During the meeting, the WGEID representatives expressed their interest in understanding how the Group’s mandate could further support the Government’s efforts to prevent and redress Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances.
The Foreign Secretary underscored the government’s unwavering resolve to uphold, protect and promote human rights and ensure justice for victims.
He welcomed the Group’s support and technical assistance in the process moving forward.