Bangladesh tribunal files fresh crimes-against-humanity charges against Sheikh Hasina
Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal has filed formal crimes-against-humanity charges against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and 40 others over a police crackdown on a rally in Dhaka in 2013. The charges were submitted on Monday to the tribunal registrar, according to the prosecution. The case centres on killings during the Shapla Chattar protest by the Islamist group Hefazat-e-Islam.Chief prosecutor Aminul Islam said the tribunal had taken into consideration charges against Hasina and the other accused over the killings at Shapla Chattar during the protest rally. The prosecution said warrants were issued for alleged fugitives, including the then military chief, politicians... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jul 2026 17:30 LONDON
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