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TOBack in 1971, the UN and the global community did not prevent the murderous Pakistani Army and its Bangladeshi proxy Jamaat e Islami from orchestrating one of the worst genocides in global memory. Now fifty-five years down the line, those perpetrators continue to enjoy impunity as these international bodies continue to deny the massacre of millions and indiscriminate rape among other atrocities.
Emboldened by the absence of international recognition and impunity, the perpetrators- Pak Army and its allies – launched a fierce notorious campaign of genocide denial to erase shred of evidence and vilify millions of martyrs and survivors.
Despite overwhelming evidence of genocide surrender, from Gen Yahiya Khan to incumbent army chief Asim Munir, every Pak army chief sought to whitewash the genocide as they protected each Pak army officials responsible for these war atrocities, sponsored deception campaign, projecting our war heroes and the independence leaders as traitors.
Echoing the tone, Bangladesh’s Jamaat, abusing state power with like-minded allies, has launched a cultural genocide while they seek to undo all the gains of 1971, a stark betrayal with our freedom and flag. Vandalism of thousands of war memorials, physical assault on war heroes and distortion of independence history have been rewarded with impunity. Even the party that led the struggle for independence Awami League has been banned by a draconian law.
But as history showed, these attempts will never succeed. It is high time the world community must recognize the genocide, a first step to bring accountability and serve justice at least as a tribute to victims and survivors.
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@tonoy_billah
