Summary: Bangladesh: EU Presidency Declaration on recent political developments (12 January 2007: Brussels)
The European Union is monitoring events in Bangladesh closely following the latest developments, including the decision by President Iajuddin Ahmed to impose a state of emergency and to relinquish his post as Chief Advisor in the Caretaker Government.
The EU hopes that the newly appointed Chief Advisor and his Caretaker Government concentrate their efforts to create the conditions conducive to the holding of credible democratic elections as soon as possible.
The EU urges all election stakeholders to carry their responsibility to ensure national and international confidence in the democratic process in Bangladesh.
The EU underlines the need for a judicious approach by the Caretaker Government to the present restrictions imposed on fundamental rights and media freedom and welcomes the neutral position of the Armed Forces and expects them to maintain it.
The EU urges the full restoration of civil and political rights to the people of Bangladesh at the earliest opportunity.
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