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1. Which country is set to receive a UN fact-finding team to investigate human rights abuses during political turmoil?
A UN fact-finding team, led by Volker Turk, is set to be deployed to Bangladesh to investigate alleged human rights abuses during the political turmoil that led to former Prime Minister Hasina’s ousting. This move follows discussions with the interim government, which agreed to cooperate. The probe aims to scrutinize atrocities reported during the student-led protests, including the detention and alleged torture of hundreds in police custody. The UN's involvement underscores the international community's concern over human rights violations in Bangladesh during this period of political instability.