Bangladesh tribunal indicts ex-PM Hasina over protester deaths
Summary
The International Crimes Tribunal in Bangladesh has charged former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and two other officials with crimes against humanity related to a violent crackdown on protesters last year. The tribunal will start hearings on August 3, and Hasina, who currently lives in India, has criticized the charges.Key Facts
- The charges involve Sheikh Hasina and two officials, linked to last year’s violent protests.
- The tribunal handling the case is called the International Crimes Tribunal.
- Proceedings will start on August 3 with opening statements and then witness testimonies.
- Sheikh Hasina has been sentenced to six months for contempt of court in a different ruling.
- The prison sentence will take effect if Hasina comes back to Bangladesh or is arrested.
- The other accused are former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal and former police chief Chowdhury Abdullah al-Mamun.
- Al-Mamun is in custody, while Hasina and Kamal have left the country.
- Hasina accuses the tribunal of being politically motivated.
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