Bangladesh Gives pledge on civilians
The Bangladesh Government declared yesterday that it respected the Geneva Convention on the treatment of prisoners of war and civilians. All India Radio reported.
The radio said the self-styled government also promised to help the safe evacuation of United Nations staff, diplomats and foreigners who wished to leave East Pakistan.
The Bangladesh Government, the statement continued, respects the Human Rights Charter and upholds the equality of all her citizens, irrespective of race, religion, language or sex – Reuter.
Reference: The Telegraph, 16.12.71