DHAKA, Bangladesh — Bangladesh’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.
The violence ultimately forced Hasina to flee to India on Aug. 5, and an interim government led by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus took charge.
The tribunal’s proceedings, presided over by Justice Golam Mortuza Majumdar, saw prosecutors request arrest warrants for 50 individuals, including Hasina.
“In the interest of a thorough investigation, we applied for an arrest warrant.
The court granted our petition and ordered the arrest of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Persons:
Sheikh Hasina, Hasina, Muhammad Yunus, Justice Golam Mortuza Majumdar, “, Mohammad Tajul Islam, ”, Hasina’s, Sajeeb Wazed, Mohammad Touhid Hossain
Organizations:
Bangladesh’s, Peace, Awami League, Reuters
Locations:
DHAKA, Bangladesh, India