Press Statement, Matthew Miller, Department Spokesperson

PRESS STATEMENT
MATTHEW MILLER, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON
JANUARY 8, 2024

𝐏𝐚đĢđĨđĸ𝐚đĻ𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚đĢ𝐲 𝐄đĨ𝐞𝐜𝐭đĸ𝐨𝐧đŦ đĸ𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐠đĨ𝐚𝐝𝐞đŦ𝐡

The United States supports the people of Bangladesh and their aspirations for democracy, freedom of peaceful assembly, and freedom of expression. The United States notes the Awami League party won a majority of seats in the January 7, 2024 parliamentary elections. The United States remains concerned by the arrests of thousands of political opposition members and by reports of irregularities on elections day. The United States shares the view with other observers that these elections were not free or fair and we regret that not all parties participated.

The United States condemns violence that took place during elections and in the months leading up to it. We encourage the Government of Bangladesh to credibly investigate reports of violence and to hold perpetrators accountable. We also urge all political parties to reject violence.

Looking ahead, the United States remains committed to partnering with Bangladesh to advance our shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific, to supporting human rights and civil society in Bangladesh, and to deepening our people-to-people and economic ties.

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Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah dies

Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah has passed away. (Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilahi Rajiun). He died on Saturday (December 16th) while undergoing treatment at a hospital in Kuwait.

He was 86 at the time of his death. The country’s Amiri Diwan confirmed this information.

Following the death of Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah was appointed Emir of Kuwait on 30 September 2020.

Sheikh Mohammed Abdullah Al Mubarak Al Sabah, Minister of Amiri Diwan Affairs, said in a statement that the emir was admitted to a hospital on November 29. He was undergoing treatment for an urgent health problem.

“It is with great sadness that we mourn the death of the Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah,” a statement broadcast on state television said.

Sheikh Nawaf served in Kuwait for several decades before taking over as emir.

Sheikh Nawaf was the defense minister when then Iraqi President Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait in 1990. During his tenure as Home Minister, he faced challenges from various armed groups.