Nusrat Jahan Rafi: Calls for justice for teen set on fire after sexual harassment claims
A total of 18 people have so far been arrested for their alleged involvement in her murder, according to Bangladeshi investigators. Bangladeshi media reported her alleged abuser is in jail, accused of orchestrating the killing after the teenager refused to drop her claims.Human Rights Watch urged the Bangladesh government to thoroughly investigate her killing and prosecute those responsible.
"Nusrat Jahan Rafi's death highlights the need for the Bangladesh government to take survivors of sexual assault seriously and ensure that they can safely seek a legal remedy and be protected from retaliation." The teenager's death has caused public outrage and sparked protests around the country, urging the government to bring in tougher measures against sex offenders.
The group says victims are often discouraged from seeking a legal remedy because of long court cases, humiliation and victim blaming at police stations and hospitals, pressure from public officials and the accused to drop cases and harassment during defence questioning in court.
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