Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 9 August 2024 – ADPAN, a network of organizations and individuals in 22 countries working to abolish the death penalty in Asia-Pacific, expresses unwavering solidarity with the freedom-loving people of Bangladesh in their ongoing struggle for justice and human rights, and welcomes Adilur Rahman Khan’s appointment as adviser to the interim government of Bangladesh.

Adilur Rahman Khan, a human rights lawyer and activist, has been an active member of the executive committee of ADPAN, and ADPAN assures him of its full support and cooperation in his efforts to ensure justice and accountability in the country as he steps into his new role.

ADPAN remains steadfast in its mission to abolish the death penalty and looks forward to working with the future Governments in Bangladesh in making this vision a reality.

About ADPAN:

The Anti-Death Penalty Asia Network (ADPAN) is a regional network of organizations and individuals committed to working towards abolition of the death penalty in the Asia-Pacific. Our role is to create wider societal support for abolition of the death penalty in the Asia-Pacific region through advocacy, education and network building. ADPAN is a growing, independent network with members in 22 Asia-Pacific countries.

Contact Information:

• Anti-Death Penalty Asia Network
  contact@adpan.org
• https://adpan.org/