Bangladesh Prime Minister Impeached and sentenced to death for Crimes Against Humanity - Sheikh Hasina.
The international crimes tribunal in Dhaka has convicted Bangladesh's deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina of crimes against humanity, including incitement, orders to kill, and inaction to prevent atrocities. The verdict came after a three-judge bench found her guilty of overseeing the deadly crackdown on anti-government protesters last year, which resulted in up to 1,400 deaths.
Hasina had pleaded not guilty to the charges but maintained that the tribunal was a "politically motivated charade." However, the court found her responsible for ordering the use of drones, helicopters, and lethal weapons against civilians. The UN human rights office described the sentencing as an "important moment for victims," but noted that Hasina should not have been sentenced to death.
The trial took place in absentia, with Hasina living in exile in neighboring India since fleeing Bangladesh in August last year. Her absence was stark, and family members of killed protesters broke down in tears as judges handed down death sentences to her and former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan, who had pleaded guilty.
Human rights groups have criticized the tribunal for falling short of fair-trial standards and safeguards while retaining the right to pass down the death penalty. However, some families of victims have welcomed the verdict, saying it brings them relief and catharsis.
The trial has been seen as a push for transparency in Bangladesh's justice system, which has faced criticism for human rights abuses under Hasina's rule. Her Awami League party has vowed to cause mass unrest in response to her conviction, despite being banned from taking part in the upcoming election.
The international crimes tribunal in Dhaka has convicted Bangladesh's deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina of crimes against humanity, including incitement, orders to kill, and inaction to prevent atrocities. The verdict came after a three-judge bench found her guilty of overseeing the deadly crackdown on anti-government protesters last year, which resulted in up to 1,400 deaths.
Hasina had pleaded not guilty to the charges but maintained that the tribunal was a "politically motivated charade." However, the court found her responsible for ordering the use of drones, helicopters, and lethal weapons against civilians. The UN human rights office described the sentencing as an "important moment for victims," but noted that Hasina should not have been sentenced to death.
The trial took place in absentia, with Hasina living in exile in neighboring India since fleeing Bangladesh in August last year. Her absence was stark, and family members of killed protesters broke down in tears as judges handed down death sentences to her and former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan, who had pleaded guilty.
Human rights groups have criticized the tribunal for falling short of fair-trial standards and safeguards while retaining the right to pass down the death penalty. However, some families of victims have welcomed the verdict, saying it brings them relief and catharsis.
The trial has been seen as a push for transparency in Bangladesh's justice system, which has faced criticism for human rights abuses under Hasina's rule. Her Awami League party has vowed to cause mass unrest in response to her conviction, despite being banned from taking part in the upcoming election.
just heard about this verdict and tbh its kinda a mixed bag... on one hand i feel bad for the victims & their families who have been waiting for justice for so long 
but on another hand isnt it a bit much to sentence someone to death over alleged crimes? its like, she was deposed from power already, why did the tribunal go all the way with the death penalty tho? 
also i feel bad for her fam who had to watch this whole thing unfold without their leader... but can we talk about how some ppl are already saying it wont affect the election outcome lol? 
I don't know if this verdict will really bring about change in Bangladesh... like, how are they gonna stop their own government from getting all upset and stuff? 
The fact that these families got some sort of closure and the UN is acknowledging it as an "important moment for victims"... that's gotta count for something. 
It just feels like there's still so much work to be done, you know? 
. IT'S NOT PERFECT, BUT AT LEAST THIS TRIAL IS A START TO BRING TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY TO BANGLADESH'S JUSTICE SYSTEM! Fingers crossed the Awami League party will keep their promise and not cause any more unrest 
i feel bad for her family tho, especially when they found out about the death sentences... can't imagine how hard that must be for them 
we gotta keep pushing for more transparency & fair trials so this doesn't happen again 
... i feel bad for the victims and their families, they must be relieved that justice has finally been served, but at what cost? 
. And on top of that, the UN is saying she shouldn't have gotten a death sentence? Like, what's next? 
The Awami League party is already threatening mass unrest, which is just great 
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. This could be a turning point for the country to start making some serious progress on human rights and accountability 
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the whole situation is just heartbreaking. I mean, I know we need accountability and justice but this whole thing feels like it's gonna spark more chaos 
. I'm all for holding ppl in power accountable but sometimes u wonder if the punishment fits the crime 
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. I mean, come on, death sentence for a politician? It's just too convenient for the "victims" and their families to get some closure. The UN human rights office saying she shouldn't have been sentenced to death is just lip service 
. They're just trying to keep up appearances while the real puppet masters behind this whole thing are still pulling the strings.
. She's living it up in exile while her family members of protesters are crying their eyes out in court. And now her Awami League party is threatening mass unrest... yeah right, that's just a cover for their own failed agenda 
. Mark my words, there's more to this story than meets the eye 
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. don't get me wrong, she's got some serious skeletons in her closet... but death penalty? still not sure i agree with that part 
does anyone know how that works in Bangladesh?