Former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, has been sentenced to death by a special tribunal in Dhaka for crimes against humanity. The tribunal found that Hasina was responsible for ordering a violent crackdown on student-led protests last year. According to estimates from the United Nations, these protests resulted in the deaths of up to 1,400 individuals, with the majority reportedly killed by gunfire from security forces.
In response to the verdict, Hasina has described the court’s decision as “biased and politically motivated.” The context surrounding the protests involves significant civil unrest, raising questions about the government’s accountability and the role of security forces during these events. The implications of this trial and its outcome are likely to provoke further discussions regarding political stability in Bangladesh and the response to dissent within the country.
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