Protests Erupt in New York as Muhammad Yunus Attends UNGA
New York [US], September 24: Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Advisor of Bangladesh’s interim government, faced protests outside his hotel in New York. Yunus is in the US to attend the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session.
When Indian media tried to ask him questions, Yunus avoided responding, and his security kept reporters away. Protesters chanted slogans like ‘Go Back’ and ‘Step down’ against Yunus, accusing him of coming to power through ‘dirty politics’ and alleging attacks on minorities in Bangladesh.
Sheikh Jamal Hussain, a protestor, claimed Yunus took power unconstitutionally and that many people have been killed. Another protester, DM Ronald, demanded peace and accused Yunus of violence against Hindus, Muslims, and Christians. Dr. Rahman also protested, calling Yunus an unelected leader who doesn’t care about minorities.
Yunus is scheduled to address the General Debate of the UNGA on September 27 and has several high-profile meetings lined up, including with US President Joe Biden and other global leaders. He will also attend events on the Rohingya crisis and the 50th anniversary of Bangladesh’s UN membership.
On Monday, Bangladesh Foreign Affairs Advisor Md. Touhid Hossain met with India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to discuss bilateral ties.
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Protests -: Protests are when people gather to show that they are unhappy about something. They might carry signs, shout slogans, or march together.
New York -: New York is a big city in the United States of America. It is known for its tall buildings, like the Empire State Building, and famous places like Times Square.
Muhammad Yunus -: Muhammad Yunus is a famous person from Bangladesh. He is known for helping poor people by giving them small loans to start businesses. He won the Nobel Peace Prize for his work.
UNGA -: UNGA stands for United Nations General Assembly. It is a big meeting where leaders from all over the world come together to talk about important issues.
Bangladesh -: Bangladesh is a country in South Asia, next to India. It has many rivers and is known for its beautiful green landscapes.
Interim government -: An interim government is a temporary government set up to manage a country until a new, permanent government is chosen.
Dirty politics -: Dirty politics means using unfair or dishonest methods to gain power or win elections.
Minorities -: Minorities are groups of people who are different from the majority of the population in terms of race, religion, or culture.
US President Joe Biden -: Joe Biden is the current President of the United States. He is the leader of the country and makes important decisions.
Bangladesh Foreign Affairs Advisor Md. Touhid Hossain -: Md. Touhid Hossain is a person who helps the government of Bangladesh with its relationships with other countries.
India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar -: S Jaishankar is the person in charge of India’s relationships with other countries. He helps make sure India has good connections with other nations.
Bilateral ties -: Bilateral ties are the relationships between two countries. They can include trade, friendship, and working together on important issues.
