In Dhaka, Bangladesh, a wave of violent protests last July claimed the lives of innocent children. One such victim was four-year-old Abdul Ahad, who was shot on his own balcony while watching clashes between protesters and supporters of the ruling party. Abdul’s death, along with the deaths of many other children during the protests, has left families shattered and seeking justice.
The protests began peacefully but escalated as the government cracked down on demonstrators, resulting in widespread violence. Children like Abdul, 10-year-old Hossein Mia, and six-year-old Riya Gop were caught in the crossfire, leaving their families devastated and searching for answers.
Despite the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who faced criticism for her handling of the protests, families like Abdul’s and Hossein’s are left without closure. They wonder who will be held accountable for the deaths of their loved ones and if justice will ever be served.
As the UN prepares to investigate the human rights violations during the protests, families like Sakibur Rahman, whose son Safqat was killed by a stray bullet, hope for answers and accountability. They struggle with the loss of their children and the pain of knowing that they were innocent victims caught up in a larger political conflict.
The families of these children will forever carry the weight of their loss, but they also cling to the hope that their deaths will not be in vain. They demand justice, accountability, and closure in the face of unimaginable tragedy.
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