CHT Commission condemns killing of indigenous woman in Khagrachari

The International Chittagong Hill Tracts Commission (CHTC) condemned killing of an indigenous woman in Khagrachari on February 15. The Commission called upon the Government to afford justice to the victim and her family by ensuring exemplary punishment to those guilty. Expressing grave concern over continued impunity in cases of violence against indigenous women in CHT, the Commission called upon the Government to undertake immediate and effective measures to stop such violation of basic rights of the indigenous people including right to life.

Following is the press statement from the Commission:

   CHTC Statement 180214