Volker Turk’s recent statement regarding the UN’s involvement in the July Movement suggested that the UN played a crucial role in prompting General Waqar to stand down, which significantly contributed to the success of the student-led movement. This has been propagated by BAL activists including Arafat. There’s also a growing narrative, particularly from pro-BNP circles, that this movement wouldn’t have been possible without UN intervention—largely influenced by the US, despite their denials. It is said that Waqar was pressured to stay out, and without a green light from the Army (following Waqar’s statement leak on August 3rd or 4th), the march toward Ganabhaban might not have happened. Interestingly, Asif initially called for the march on the 6th, but it was moved to the 5th after receiving approval. While this perspective doesn’t diminish the significance of the student movement, it does raise an important question: To what extent did UN intervention impact the success of the July Movement? Is there any parallels with Mike Benz’s USAID narrative, which suggests external influence in regime change?
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