CCA condemns violence against indigenous ethnic minorities in Khagrachhari, Bangladesh

On Monday 29 September 2025 the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) released a Statement to stand in solidarity with the victims and their families. In it, the CCA make an appeal to the government of Bangladesh to take urgent steps to end the violence and uphold justice and human dignity.
CCA urges the Bangladeshi authorities to take immediate and impartial action to restore peace, ensure justice for victims, and hold perpetrators accountable.” Dr Mathews George Chunakara CCA General Secretary.
The CCA also calls on the Bangladesh government to:
… guarantee the safety and protection of ethnic and religious minorities, whose rights and dignity are under severe threat. Safeguarding the rights and dignity of ethnic minority communities is vital for building peace, reconciliation, and social harmony in Bangladesh.”
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The full text of the CCA General Secretary’s Statement PDF