Rupa and Ahmed’s Lawyers File Complaint to UN Against Arbitrary Detention

Farzana Rupa and Shakil Ahmed, two prominent Bangladeshi journalists, have filed a formal complaint with the United Nations, accusing the Bangladeshi government of arbitrary detention. The couple, both of whom were arrested on 21st August 2024, have been imprisoned for over 150 days after being charged with murder in connection with their journalistic work.