# No RAB, DGFI or DB personnel in peacekeeping without human rights screening: UN

> The UN has urged Bangladesh to halt nominating personnel for peacekeeping if they served in RAB, DGFI, DB, or BGB involved in the 2024 protests. The OHCHR recommends establishing an independent screening mechanism to pr…

Published: 2025-02-13 · Desk: Latest · Source: Daily Sun

The United Nations (UN) has advised Bangladesh to avoid nominating military or police personnel for peacekeeping missions if they have previously served in the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), Directorate General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI), or the Dhaka Metropolitan Police Detective Branch (DB).

Additionally, the restriction covers Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) personnel involved in the 2024 protests or other crackdowns.

In a report released on Wednesday, the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) urged the government to establish an independent human rights screening mechanism. This mechanism should ensure that no Bangladeshi personnel deployed for UN peacekeeping or other international missions face credible allegations of violating human rights, humanitarian laws, or refugee laws, including cases of sexual exploitation or abuse.

The OHCHR also recommended that the government and the UN Department of Peace Operations agree to pause nominations until such a screening system is implemented.

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