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Dhaka, Bangladesh Reuters . . Bangladeshs International Crimes Tribunal on Thursday issued an arrest warrant for former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, currently in India, citing her alleged involvement in mass killings during violent protests that erupted earlier this year...
The violence ultimately forced Hasina to flee to India on August 5 and an interim government led by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus took charge.. ..
It further directed that she be arrested and brought before this court by November 18.. . . To date, more than 60 complaints have been filed against Hasina and other leaders of her Awami League party, alleging enforced disappearances, murder, and mass killings.. . Party leaders from the Awami League were not immediately available for comment, as many senior members have either been arrested or have gone into hiding.. . Hasinas son, Sajeeb Wazed,told Reutersin August that his mother was ready to face trial in Bangladesh, adding: My mother has done nothing wrong.. . Bangladeshs de-facto foreign minister Mohammad Touhid Hossain said on Thursday all efforts will be made to bring back Hasina from India within the one-month timeframe set by the court.. ..
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Bangladesh court issues arrest warrant for exiled former prime minister Sheikh Hasina
20, Oct, 24Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal on Thursday issued an arrest warrant for former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, currently in India, citing her alleged involvement in mass killings during violent protests that erupted earlier this year.