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Bangladesh Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Ex-PM Hasina Over Protest Killings; 50 Others Charged

Oct 17, 2024, 08:43 AM

A court in Bangladesh has issued an arrest warrant for former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on charges of crimes against humanity related to mass killings during recent student-led protests. The International Crimes Tribunal has also issued warrants and travel bans for 50 others, including top leaders of the Awami League, politicians, journalists, and police officers. The protests in July and August resulted in hundreds of deaths and led to Hasina stepping down and fleeing to India in August.